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MAGAZINE
CREDITS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR MAKING MIAMI
The magazine
surveyed the education, physicians and cultural and physical
environments of 100 U.S. cities for this study. ### 01-J0156/JS-HD |
MAGAZINE
CREDITS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR MAKING MIAMI Offers
the nation's largest magnet-school program with 78 fields
of study, including the new additions of mechanical
engineering, commercial art and biomedicine. Raised
standardized-reading test scores for second-graders by 13
points from 1999-2000. Reduced
crime by 40 percent since 1993 due to community
cooperation and after-school programs. The magazine
surveyed the education, physicians and cultural and physical
environments of 100 U.S. cities for this study. ### 01-J0156/JS-HD
ONE OF COUNTRY’S ‘TOP 10 BEST CITIES FOR
FAMILIES’
April 13, 2001
Miami-Dade County's public schools were an important factor
in Miami being chosen fourth among the top 10 best cities
for families, according to the April issue of Child
magazine.
Other facts about Miami-Dade County Public Schools the
magazine noted:
A direct link to the article can be found on the Office of
Public Relations' website: www.dade.k12.fl.us/information/news.htm.
For further information, contact Alberto M. Carvalho at
305-995-4638.