Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Schools Putting Creative Twist On Phys. Ed.
When it comes to physical education, most of us think of running laps, playing kickball, or other mundane activities. But, a new program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools is putting a creative touch on physical education.
Miami-Dade School Cafeterias Get High-Tech, Healthy Makeovers
When Miami-Dade students go back to school on Monday, some of them will notice their cafeterias have undergone high-tech, healthy makeovers and it’s all about battling childhood obesity in South Florida.
Dade School Cafeteria Workers Hit The Books For Healthier Food
Hundreds of part-time Miami-Dade County Public Schools food service employees have gotten a crash course on healthier food.
Bond Set For Clinic Owner In School District Fraud Case
Bond was lowered Friday to $100,000 for a Miami-Dade health clinic owner who was arrested, along with two Miami-Dade public school employees after allegedly defrauding the county’s medical insurance plan.
Dade School Employees Accused Of Defrauding District
Two Miami-Dade public school employees were arrested for allegedly defrauding the county’s medical insurance plan.
Carvalho & Union Protect All Teacher Jobs
Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and United Teachers of Dade president Karen Aronowitz announced an agreement on the 2011-2012 school year that will prevent any teachers, and many clerical and school support workers from being laid off.
Dade, Broward Schools Up For Prestigious Education Award
Miami-Dade and Broward’s school districts have once again made the grade and are being considered for one of the nation’s most prestigious education awards in the country.
M-D School Administrators Getting Pay Cut
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has recommended that school district administrators and high-level clerical employees be given a pay cut.
Focus On South FL: A Running Start
Miami-Dade County Public Schools lead the way in the national “Let’s Move” campaign, encouraging kids to achieve their physical fitness goals.






