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With the holiday season upon us amid a global pandemic, a time traditionally spent reconnecting with loved ones will undoubtedly look very different this year. Still, we must come together as a community and recognize the collective power we have in overcoming this public health crisis. Experts predict an increase in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, but we can reduce the spread by taking proper precautions.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has joined forces with Miami-Dade County in the #WeCanWeWill campaign to share the urgent message that together, We Can Adapt and We Will Thrive to overcome this challenge. The campaign is focused on raising public awareness about public health resources and COVID-19 prevention methods by sharing positive messages about protecting each other and sharing stories of residents and businesses going above and beyond to stop the spread of COVID-19. The community is invited to join the conversation by sharing their own messages using the hashtag #WeCanWeWill Let’s commit to working together to keep each other safe.
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| Whether in-person or online, it is important to #ShowUPMDCPS |
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Nine months ago, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) joined hundreds of school districts across the globe when it was forced to physically close its facilities and transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prolonged time away from teachers, in-person learning, and the schoolhouse forced students to experience unparalleled pressures, which may have resulted in academic regressions. For many students, particularly for our youngest learners, this has undoubtedly led to an increase of achievement/opportunity gaps. To address these deficiencies, the District has closely monitored and analyzed student progress data. Attendance has shown to be a baseline factor in student success. Those who are excessively tardy or absent from school will fall behind in academic achievement. Excessive school absenteeism precedes grade failure, loss of interest and may result in students withdrawing from school.
As a result, M-DCPS has developed a variety of initiatives and tools designed to improve student attendance.
School-wide Programming for Attendance Support, which includes personal calls to the home; home visits; parent conferences; referrals or services; attendance-review committee meetings; meetings with families to develop a support plan; and establishing incentives to focus on school climate.
Targeted School Interventions with External/Community Support, which builds upon the strategies outlined above, this plan includes support for schools in locating and engaging students and families; providing student mentoring; and District support from Mental Health Services, Miami-Dade Schools Police and School Operations, as well as from community-based organizations that currently offer and provide educational services and programs.
Intensive School & Community Interventions, which provides intensive case management coordinated with Region, District, School Police and community-based organizations. Also, at this level, public agencies, such as public housing authorities, municipalities and the Department of Children and Families are engaged to assist in locating disengaged students.
Communications Campaign, which includes global messaging to students encouraging them to #ShowUpMDCPS, a peer-to-peer engagement strategy encouraging students to post their selfies in school using #IGetMySelfietoSchool, and a targeted school strategy to help schools showcase their success with #IWishYouWereHereMDCPS, as well as, implementing community-specific media engagement in multiple languages. We need the community’s support to help ensure children are in school, whether in-person or online, engaged and learning. We’re counting on you! |
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| M-DCPS to Continue Serving Free Meals to Children Through End of 2020-2021 School Year |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it would extend the summer meals flexibility waiver, allowing Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to continue to serve free meals to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year.
The waiver of eligibility rules for children under 18 is particularly important in high-need communities like Miami-Dade County. M-DCPS always provides free breakfast to all students, but this federal waiver will allow schools to serve free breakfast and lunch to all children, no matter the socio-economic status of their families. This will help ensure all children have access to nutritious food during this difficult time in our community.
M-DCPS continues to distribute meals for children at all school sites. Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch pick-ups take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m.
The USDA requires that parents/adults provide proof of valid identification that the meal is for a child 18 years old or younger, if the child does not accompany them to the distribution. Identification can include a student ID, report card or progress report.
Food insecurity is a reality in our community. Many families rely on school-provided meals as one of the only consistent sources of healthy food for their children. M-DCPS has not wavered in its commitment to support students and families, providing more than 10 million meals since the closure of schools in March.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools offers a wide variety of innovative choices with over 380 specialized Magnet programs at over 110 schools. These programs offer specialized courses of study that satisfy student educational interest and mandated learning goals while promoting diversity. Some programs accept all interested students; other programs have specific entrance criteria. There are Magnet Schools/Programs for students as young as 4 years old and allow students to elect out of an assigned boundary school.
To learn more about our Magnet programs and to apply, families should visit the School Choice & Parental Options website at miamimagnets.org. The application period for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year runs through January 15, 2021.
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