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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.

CBS4–2011/10/28

(Photo Source: Miami Dade Public Schools)  Star Food Healthy Express vending machines at Miami-Dade high schools will offer choices like yogurt parfaits and wraps this year.

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.

CBS4–2011/08/19

Miami-Dade and Broward County rank among the state's healthiest counties, according to a new study. (Source: CBS)

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.

CBS4–2011/07/04

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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.

CBS4–2011/06/17

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Dade School Employees Accused Of Defrauding District

Two Miami-Dade public school employees were arrested for allegedly defrauding the county’s medical insurance plan.

2011/06/16

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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.

CBS4–2011/05/27

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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.

CBS4–2011/05/17

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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.

CBS4–2011/05/13

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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.

My TV 33–2011/02/09

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