Wednesday, June 20, 2018
M-DCPS Announces Unparalleled Assessment Results
Yesterday, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released results from the Spring 2018 administration of the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0 Science, and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
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Don’t Wait! Space Still Available for VPK Fall Enrollment!
Parents who are still looking for an early childhood or voluntary prekindergarten program for children ages 3 - 4 years old for the 2018-2019 school year, can still find space available.
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M-DCPS Offers Summer Learning Tips to Parents of Children Entering Kindergarten
Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) Department of Early Childhood Programs is offering tips preventing summer slide to parents whose children will be entering Kindergarten in August.
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M-DCPS, The Urban League of Greater Miami, Jessie Trice Community Health System Launch Summer Student Vaccination, Health Screening Program
Beginning June 11, 2018, The Urban League of Greater Miami and Jessie Trice Community Health System, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), are offering no-cost immunizations and selected screenings, including oral health, to students.
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Learning Never Stops at M-DCPS! Students Can Earn Big Prizes with Summer Challenges, Maximize Learning with District-issued Smartphones
School’s out, so what’s next? Starting on June 8th to August 3rd, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students can have some fun with three reading and math challenges that will give them the opportunity to win some big prizes!
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UPDATED: M-DCPS Increases School Security, Signs Agreement with City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Police Department
Miami Beach Commissioners approved a resolution today authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the placement of police officers at public schools located in the city.
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Superintendent Carvalho Calls for United Front Against Release of School Shooting Video Game
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho is calling on everyone to join him in demanding that Valve Corporation desist production of its “Active Shooter” video game.
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M-DCPS Announces Impressive Third Grade Test Results
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was joined today by School Board members to announce some great news: M-DCPS third-grade students’ scores on the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) in English Language Arts (ELA) outperformed their counterparts statewide, both in terms of performance and growth.
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M-DCPS Joins the FBI in Warning Against Posting Hoax Threats
As the U.S. mourns the victims of yet another senseless and tragic school shooting, this one at Santa Fe Senior High School in Santa Fe, Texas, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and districts around the country are dealing with a rash of social media threats.
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M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking Event for GOB Project at Norland Middle
Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III, Principal Ronald G. Redmon, and District and school staff joined students at Norland Middle School yesterday to officially kick off a GOB-funded construction and renovation project.
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School Board Approves Commissioning and Award of GOB Projects Valued at $44.9M SBE Goals Met or Exceeded
The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and contractors for five General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects and the construction award for an additional project collectively valued at approximately $44.9 million, at its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
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Miami-Dade County School Board Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 33rd Year
For the 33rd year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA) has awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Reporting to the Miami-Dade School Board for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2017 fiscal year.
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M-DCPS High Schools Named among America’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report recently announced its list of America’s Best High School, which is based on ranking more than 20,500 public schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
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M-DCPS Announces Summer Programs, Camps!
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is at the forefront of offering and providing access to outstanding educational programs.
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M-DCPS Teacher Designated as Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) 2019 Teacher of the Year Molly Winters Diallo, the Social Sciences Department Chair at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, was named one of five finalists for the 2019 Florida Teacher of the Year today during a surprise visit to the school by Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart.
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10 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 high school students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) for their entries in the 2018 Prize in Ethics Essay Contest.
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