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2006 News Releases
December
November
- Nov. 29, 2006 - Student film wins top award at Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
- Nov. 21, 2006 - Barrera, Karp chosen to lead Miami-Dade School Board
- Nov. 21, 2006 - School Board Installation Ceremony, Organization Meeting Today
- Nov. 16, 2006 - Alternative Education Summit to present Career Opportunities, Industry Speakers
- Nov. 15, 2006 - School District, teachers reach historic contract agreement
- Nov. 9, 2006 - School District makes progress with Health Inspections
- Nov. 9, 2006 - M-DCPS student wins major art competition, $53K Scholarship
- Nov. 7, 2006 - Miami-Dade Proclamation honors Adult Education, Literacy
- Nov. 6, 2006 - M-DCPS continues its commitment to professional development, teacher advancement
- Nov. 2, 2006 - Report Cards go home with students today
- Nov. 1, 2006 - Dr. Crew's Statement on the Resignation of Rep. Ralph Arza
October
September
- Sept. 26, 2006 - M-DCPS Finalist for Top Urban School Board
- Sept. 21, 2006 - M-DCPS honored as one of the nation's Best-Achieving School Districts
- Sept. 20, 2006 - Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High celebrates dedication
- Sept. 19, 2006 - M-DCPS celebrates Exceptional Student Education Week
- Sept. 18, 2006 - M-DCPS leaders travel to New York City for prestigious honor
- Sept. 15, 2006 - Miami's new pro soccer club teams with Miami-Dade public schools to pick team nickname, mascot
- Sept. 14, 2006 - M-DCPS students to participate in Reading Rally
- Sept. 13, 2006 - Schools budget provides tax cut to homeowners, while adding to education initiatives, construction
- Sept. 13, 2006 - M-DCPS to create education council of international cities
- Sept. 13, 2006 - M-DCPS Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce partner in Future Executives Program
- Sept. 1, 2006 - M-DCPS, Merrill Lynch 'Tip-Off' Principal for a Day
August
- Aug. 28, 2006 - Miami-Dade public schools to be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29 & Wednesday, Aug. 30
- Aug. 11, 2006 - M-DCPS opens four new schools
- Aug. 11, 2006 - Start of new school year brings innovative changes, new schools
- Aug. 11, 2006 - The number one most important influence in a child's education? Parents!
- Aug. 10, 2006 - M-DCPS offers busy parents two great services
- Aug. 9, 2006 - 'Back-to-School' Tool Kit available online
- Aug. 9, 2006 - Three tips for communicating with your child's teacher
- Aug. 8, 2006 - Four safety tips for children
- Aug. 7, 2006 - Five vital things to do before school starts
- Aug. 3, 2006 - Superintendent's Opening of Schools Meeting with administrators
- Aug. 2, 2006 - School budget offers tax cut to homeowners, added spending on key education initiatives, construction
- Aug. 2, 2006 - The Parent Academy receives $300K donation from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida
July
June
May
- May 24, 2006 - Test results show most Miami-Dade students read above the national median for first time
- May 23, 2006 - Miami-Dade Public Schools scores across-the-board gains on 2006 FCAT
- May 23, 2006 - M-DCPS teacher named Migrant Educator of the Year
- May 22, 2006 - M-DCPS Summer Food Service Program
- May 19, 2006 - Two Miami-Dade Public Schools teachers win National Disney Education Award
- May 19, 2006 - Homestead High students receive one million dollars in scholarships
- May 19, 2006 - Planning meeting at Morningside Elementary
- May 18, 2006 - Innovative young women's preparatory academy to hold information meeting
- May 18, 2006 - The Parent Academy to hold Amber Watch lecture
- May 18, 2006 - M-DCPS English teacher to help reshape immigration test
- May 15, 2006 - Winston Park Elementary is among 130 U.S. schools selected as HP Technology Grant recipient
- May 11, 2006 - M-DCPS students to receive President's Active Lifestyle Award
- May 11, 2006 - School Board approves better tools, training for teachers, more affordable health insurance for all employees
- May 11, 2006 - M-DCPS construction forges on: Three new K-8 centers to be built
- May 10, 2006 - Eleven senior high schools will be first to benefit from Secondary Reform plan
- May 10, 2006 - M-DCPS, City of Hialeah form 'compact' to benefit city's students, residents
- May 5, 2006 - M-DCPS to hold spelling bee for deaf, hard of hearing students
- May 5, 2006 - Service-learning projects highlight students' commitment to their communities
- May 4, 2006 - Thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 1, 2006 - Miami-Dade 3rd graders make unprecedented FCAT gains
April
- Apr. 28, 2006 - Miami-Dade public schools students win big in state chess championship
- Apr. 26, 2006 - Parents, community have the chance to shape dual-language program planned to improve Morningside Elementary
- Apr. 26, 2006 - M-DCPS names Principal of the Year, other winners of education awards
- Apr. 24, 2006 - MAST Academy teacher wins prestigious Siemens Award
- Apr. 20, 2006 - Miami-Dade middle school students on the 'write' track, FCAT results show
- Apr. 20, 2006 - Miami-Dade Urban Debate League to hold tournament
- Apr. 20, 2006 - M-DCPS to hold Second Annual "Eddies
- Apr. 19, 2006 - School Board approves more than $89 million in new school construction
- Apr. 19, 2006 - Miami Springs Middle vies for prestigious national honor
- Apr. 11, 2006 - M-DCPS holds annual Teacher Recruitment Fair; Jobs to be offered on the spot
March
- Mar. 31, 2006 - M-DCPS offers student transfers, May 15
- Mar. 24, 2006 - Art teachers gather to learn from Miami-Dade Schools
- Mar. 21, 2006 - Planning Meeting at Morningside Elementary
- Mar. 17, 2006 - M-DCPS offers diverse summer school options through Passport to Summer Expeditions program
- Mar. 16, 2006 - School Board gives go-ahead to prep land for future schools, names two new ones
- Mar. 16, 2006 - School Board makes moves to benefit students, teachers
- Mar. 16, 2006 - M-DCPS to offer summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
- Mar. 16, 2006 - School Principals to get more control
- Mar. 15, 2006 - M-DCPS, City of Coral Gables form 'compact' to provide greater opportunities for city's children
- Mar. 14, 2006 - School Board to consider more autonomy for principals
- Mar. 10, 2006 - Students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools to begin FCAT testing
- Mar. 9, 2006 - Breakfast helps students get a jump on FCAT
- Mar. 1, 2006 - Safe Schools forum to address bullying, school safety issues
- Mar. 1, 2006 - Henry Flagler Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday with cake, Read Across America
February
- Feb. 22, 2006 - Miami Beach Senior High student honored by governor
- Feb. 16, 2006 - M-DCPS lays out options for new specialty high schools
- Feb. 15, 2006 - Unprecedented partnership bringing health services to all schools moves forward
- Feb. 15, 2006 - M-DCPS Teacher of the Year receives a car prize
- Feb. 15, 2006 - M-DCPS, County Forge Compact to Benefit Students, Taxpayers
- Feb. 15, 2006 - M-DCPS to negotiate multi-year contract with teachers union
- Feb. 10, 2006 - Miami-Dade Urban Debate league to hold tournament
- Feb. 8, 2006 - Community Meeting at Morningside Elementary
- Feb. 8, 2006 - North Miami Beach Senior Honors Alumnus
- Feb. 7, 2006 - MDCPS Recognized for World's Best results in Advanced Placement
- Feb. 1, 2006 - Want To Go To College? National College Fair, Feb. 19
January
- Jan. 31, 2006 - Miami Teaching Fellows offers alternate teaching experience
- Jan. 29, 2006 - Superintendent's Annual Meetings, Community Workshops, January 31-March 20
- Jan. 26, 2006 - Toyota & Lexus Motor Company to sponsor automotive contest for high school students
- Jan. 25, 2006 - Miami-Dade Schools Police to launch fingerprinting program
- Jan. 24, 2006 - Want To Go To College? The National College Fair comes to Miami Sunday, Feb. 19
- Jan. 19, 2006 - Parent Academy to hold free financial literacy event
- Jan. 18, 2006 - M-DCPS peers into budget future to forecast educational improvements and revenues to fund them
- Jan. 18, 2006 - School Board approves All-Boys school
- Jan. 18, 2006 - Two new K-8 centers move forward
- Jan. 10, 2006 - Six finalists vie for Miami-Dade's Teacher of the Year Award
- Jan. 10, 2006 - Apply for next year's School Choice Programs
- Jan 9, 2006 - M-DCPS to hold Job Expo
- Jan. 4, 2006 - The Parent Academy to hold free Family Education Night
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