Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to Receive Royal Order from King of Spain

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho will join a small number of distinguished scholars, artists and diplomats when he is awarded the Official Cross of the Orden de Isabel la Catolica (Order of Isabella the Catholic) on behalf of King Felipe VI of Spain. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated meritorious service, both foreign and domestic, and have contributed significantly to the advancement of Spain and its culture. Created by King Ferdinand VII in honor of Queen Isabella I in 1815, it is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the government of Spain.

The royal order will be bestowed upon Superintendent Carvalho by Miami's Consul General of Spain Jaime Lacadena at a ceremony being held on December 13 at 5 p.m. at the Consul's Coral Gables residence.

"I am deeply humbled by this recognition for it acknowledges our ongoing commitment to expanding access to dual language programs across our community," said Superintendent Carvalho. "I proudly share this incredible honor with our students, educators, employees, community, and School Board."

Carvalho is one of the most accomplished school leaders in the nation having received numerous honors since becoming Superintendent in 2008, including Florida's 2014 Superintendent of the Year; the 2014 National Superintendent of the Year; the 2016 winner of the Harold W. McGraw Prize in Education; the 2018 National Urban Superintendent of the Year; the 2019 National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Superintendent of the Year Award; and recognition by Scholastic Administrator as one of "The Fantastic Five" educators making a difference in America. He has been honored by Portugal with the "Ordem de Merito Civil" and by Mexico with the "Othli Award."

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