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Don’t Miss Out! M-DCPS to Open Off-Cycle Magnet Application Process on April 15

Starting on Thursday, April 15, 2021, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will open its Off-Cycle Magnet Application Process to provide students another opportunity to apply for Magnet seats for next school year.

FLDOE Issues Emergency Order Waiving Assessments for Graduation, Grade Promotions and Additional Flexibility for the 2020-2021 School Year

Earlier today, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran released Emergency Order 2021-EO-02 related to state mandated assessments, accountability, and reporting. After months of advocacy by teachers, parents, students, and by the School Board in accordance with Agenda Item H-23, proffered by Dr. Lubby Navarro, and unanimously approved at its October 21, 2020, meeting, regarding waivers to sanctions associated with high stakes testing, the Department of Education has released an order by the Commissioner providing flexibility to Districts in addressing high stakes accountability measures for students and schools in Spring 2021, due to the challenges of COVID-19.

Ten M-DCPS Students Honored by Prestigious Elie Wiesel Foundation for Essays on Society’s Ethical Challenges

The prestigious Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity recognized 10 Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) high school students for their entries in the 2021 Prize in Ethics Essay Contest.

Florida Residents Age 16 and Up Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

Starting today, all Florida residents 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. In addition, the Pfizer vaccine is now also authorized for persons ages 16 and 17.

M-DCPS, UMHealth System Announce April COVID-19 Testing Dates for Children

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), in partnership with University of Miami Health System, announces additional dates for free COVID-19 testing for all children, ages 4-18 in Miami-Dade County. Testing will be done through the Health System’s Pediatric Mobile Unit, which will be available in various school parking lots throughout the month.

Innovative Media Center Unveiled at Redland Middle School

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game (CFPNCG) Host Committee unveiled a new media center at Redland Middle School this morning, complete with virtual reality (VR) equipment, roaming desks, a robotics section, a new Promethean board and more than a dozen computer stations.

All Miami-Dade County Schools, Facilities to Close for Spring Recess

All Miami-Dade public schools will be closed for Spring Recess from Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2, 2021.

School Board Commissions Architects, Construction Managers for Six GOB Projects Valued at $25.5 Million

At its regular monthly meeting yesterday, the Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and construction managers for General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $25.5 million at four elementary schools and two K-8 centers.

M-DCPS Seeks Stakeholder Feedback for New Strategic Blueprint

Last month, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) closed out its five-year strategic plan, Vision 20/20. A strategic plan or blueprint defines an organization’s overall strategy or direction and informs ongoing decisions about the allotment of resources, which include time, funding, and human capital, in pursuit of that strategy. Together, the School Board, its employees, and our community stakeholders have achieved many great accomplishments.

M-DCPS, University of Miami Health System Announce Additional COVID-19 Testing Dates for Children

M-DCPS Teachers, School-Site Staff of Any Age Qualify for COVID-19 Vaccines

All Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) teachers and staff, of any age, including custodians, cafeteria staff and bus drivers, in Pre-K through12 schools and childcare programs, will now be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

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Don’t Miss Out! M-DCPS to Open Off-Cycle Magnet Application Process on April 15

FLDOE Issues Emergency Order Waiving Assessments for Graduation, Grade Promotions and Additional Flexibility for the 2020-2021 School Year

Ten M-DCPS Students Honored by Prestigious Elie Wiesel Foundation for Essays on Society’s Ethical Challenges

Florida Residents Age 16 and Up Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

M-DCPS, UMHealth System Announce April COVID-19 Testing Dates for Children

Innovative Media Center Unveiled at Redland Middle School

All Miami-Dade County Schools, Facilities to Close for Spring Recess

School Board Commissions Architects, Construction Managers for Six GOB Projects Valued at $25.5 Million

M-DCPS Seeks Stakeholder Feedback for New Strategic Blueprint

M-DCPS, University of Miami Health System Announce Additional COVID-19 Testing Dates for Children

M-DCPS Teachers, School-Site Staff of Any Age Qualify for COVID-19 Vaccines

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