Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, School Board members, District administrators, students, teachers, parents and the community at large

 Additional Town Hall Meetings on Redefining Bell Times

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is exploring options for creating a bell schedule that will both consider the health needs of all students while improving transportation efficiency across the District. Numerous research studies have outlined the health benefits of shifting start times to better align with the natural sleep cycle of teenagers. A new bell schedule provides the unique opportunity to redefine the school day to support the future of learning.

Several factors play into the creation of a district-wide bell schedule. The District is committed to developing start time models that maximize the use of buses and limit any additional costs. Community input is an important component of the evaluation process. For more information, and to view the proposed bell schedules, visit belltimes.dadeschools.net/.

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