HOLMES, CENTRAL, EDISON, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
TO EXIT INTERVENE STATUS

MIAMI - The State Board of Education announced today that Holmes Elementary School and Booker T. Washington, Miami Central, and Miami Edison senior high schools have demonstrated adequate progress to exit “Intervene” status under the state’s Differentiated Accountability compliance requirements. The schools have met state-mandated requirements related to school improvement planning, educator quality, curriculum alignment, Florida’s Continuous Improvement Model, and monitoring processes and plans.

“Three short years after a threat of closure by the state, these iconic schools today stand as beacons of hope and opportunity for the communities they represent,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho.  “Perseverance, determination and a laser-like-focus on instruction, at the hands of expert teachers and leaders and with grassroots community support, have transformed not only the quality of education in these environments, but the future standard of living their students will enjoy.”

The schools will officially exit intervene status on July 1, and will not be at risk of closing.

“This is wonderful news for our students and teachers who have worked incredibly hard,” said School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman. “This is the right decision for our children, our schools, and our community. It’s important that students and teachers have every opportunity to demonstrate that they can meet rigorous instructional standards and excel academically.”

School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall said, "I am delighted that our team of educators, parents, and community leaders banded together to show love, dedication, and respect for our children. When that commitment is shown our children are successful. They no longer have to feel that they are not learners."

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