School Board Approves Contracts for Eight GOB Projects Valued at $72.9 Million, Small Business Enterprise Goals Met or Exceeded

The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and construction managers for services related to eight General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $72.9 million, during their regular monthly meeting yesterday

M-DCPS Recognized as the 2018 Cambridge District of the Year

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Cambridge District of the Year Award, in the large district category.

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho named National Association for Bilingual Education Superintendent of the Year

Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho has been honored with the 2019 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Superintendent of the Year Award during its 48th Annual NABE Conference at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Community Shows Support for M-DCPS at the For the Love of Learning Gala

More than 500 leaders of Miami's social and corporate communities recently gathered to support student achievement by raising funds for new and innovative public education initiatives, and to honor the 2018-2019 inductees into the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Alumni Hall of Fame.

M-DCPS Announces Additional School to Participate in 2018-2019 ‘Afterschool Meals Program’

Miami-Dade County Public Schools currently provides the “Afterschool Meals Program,” a sub-component of the Child Care Food Program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in more than 200 schools and announces the implementation of additional locations starting April 1, 2019 at Miami Lakes Middle School (6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, FL 33014).

2019 National College Fair Provides Students, Parents Numerous College Choices

M-DCPS Announces 2019 Graduation Schedule

Miami-Dade County Public Schools released its 2019 graduation dates, locations and times.

Miami-Dade School Board Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Miami-Dade County School Board has been awarded the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award (COE) for high-quality financial reporting of its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending in 2018.

M-DCPS’ Chief Academic Officer Wins AASA’s 2019 Women in School Leadership for Central Office Award

Marie Izquierdo, who has served as Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) Chief Academic Officer since 2013, has won this year’s AASA, The School Superintendents Association 2019 Women in School Leadership for Central Office Award.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! National College Fair Comes to Miami, Feb. 24, 2019

Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities will be at the 2019 Miami National College Fair – on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, to meet with students and parents on subjects such as financial aid, college planning, admission and testing requirements.

All Miami-Dade County Schools, Facilities to Close for Presidents’ Day

All Miami-Dade public schools, and region and district offices will be closed Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen Tuesday, February 19.

M-DCPS Reinforces Highest Expectations of Professionalism, Accountability for Employee and Student Interactions

Miami-Dade County Public Schools sets the highest expectations for professionalism and accountability for employees, particularly as it relates to interactions with and between students, with and between each other, and the duty to report all inappropriate behavior.

M-DCPS Reaches Agreement with AFSCME

Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho announced a tentative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1184 that demonstrates the District’s commitment to its support personnel.

M-DCPS Committed to Safety and Security, MSD: One Year Later

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its students, employees, and visitors.

Hoax Threat to M-DCPS School Results in Arrests

Two Southwood Middle School students were arrested on Sunday after posting a hoax threat on social media.

Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho Receives Miami City Ballet’s Chairman’s Award for Leadership in Arts Education

Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was awarded the Miami City Ballet’s (MCB) Chairman’s Award for Leadership in Arts Education, at the 2019 MCB Gala held at Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau Hotel on Saturday.