Superintendent of @MDCPS. Proud M-DCPS grad. 30+ years in public education, starting in the classroom. Students, families & educators first.
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I had the privilege of hearing from an extraordinary room full of student leaders representing schools from across @MDCPS.
Hearing directly from our students about their dreams, classroom experiences, and ideas for the future was both inspiring and energizing. From expanding career academies and technology access to strengthening mental wellness and campus life, their feedback was thoughtful, and honest.
I always say that every major decision we make must begin with one simple question: What is best for students? Behind every policy, budget, and program is a child whose future depends on the choices we make today. Our responsibility isn’t just to prepare students to graduate, it’s to empower them to lead.
When we listen to our students, we gain the perspective we need to build a better M-DCPS!
Honored to join @HenmackIII at Pinecrest Elementary to launch the Florida Innovative Educator Award! Huge congrats to third-grade teacher Mary Crippen on receiving a $1,000 award. Between #NFelementary and her innovative approach in the classroom, our students are lucky to have her!
Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and selflessness.
Your sacrifices protect our freedoms and inspire generations. To all our veterans, including the members of our M-DCPS family, thank you for your service and commitment to our country.
Today, we honor the veterans whose service and sacrifice have helped protect our nation. To the veterans in our classrooms, workplaces, and communities, thank you for your service.
#VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
Welcome to District 1’s new School Board Member-elect, Ms. Linda Cothiere-Aristide! As a dedicated educator with years of experience, I look forward to partnering with her to advance key initiatives for our students and community.
Congratulations to A’Shonda Bivens of Ernest R. Graham K-8 Center, our Teacher of the Week! A 26-year educator, she helps students build skills for their futures through hands-on experience with robotics and AI.
Congratulations to Ms. A'Shonda Bivens, this week's Teacher of the Week from Ernest. R. Graham K-8!
Each week, the @EducationFund, @2026MiamiHC, and @CFPExtraYard celebrate incredible @MDCPS educators who inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of their students.
Know a teacher who deserves to be next? Visit miamilovesteachers.org to share your story and help us recognize those who make M-DCPS #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
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Remembering is a lesson. During Victims of Communism Week, November 9 to 13, educators are encouraged, where aligned with curriculum standards, to bring lessons, discussions, and first-hand accounts to students, so they understand this history and the importance of safeguarding freedom for future generations.
What an exciting evening this past Saturday at @amigosforkids’ Amigos Night 2026! A legacy event with a mission that makes a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across our community.
The funds raised help support Amigos For Kids’ vital programs, empowering families through after-school enrichment, parent education, and wraparound support.
When we invest in families, we strengthen our entire community and create brighter opportunities for our children. Thank you, Amigos For Kids, for your unwavering commitment to making a difference!
Rendy Blanchard went above and beyond by attending every single town hall to interpret in Creole and keep our community connected. Thank you, Rendy, for your unwavering commitment to our students and families!
Deeply moved by today’s @MDCPS Homeless Awareness Day Rally at @StThomasUniv with 800 student leaders! Through Project UP-START & partners like the Homeless Trust, we’re breaking barriers for 6,800+ students. Shoutout to Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer Senior Audrina Ramos for her inspiring advocacy!
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Great morning with G. Eric Knowles and the @Mia_DadeChamber! I was proud to share key priorities from our 100-Day Action Plan for 2026-27, focusing on expanding partnerships with families, employers, business, higher-ed, and philanthropy to deepen learning, boost AI readiness, enhance school safety, and align legislative priorities. Strong community partners build a stronger @MDCPS!
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Today, we celebrated 60 years of history, legacy and impact at @AlbizuMIA! Six decades of transforming lives, advancing education, and empowering generations of students and future leaders. Congratulations to the entire Albizu University community on this remarkable milestone. Here’s to continuing a legacy of excellence and making a difference for generations to come!
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and literacy is where that journey begins. Today at Norwood Elementary, I saw firsthand how The Lucy Project is working alongside our M-DCPS educators to strengthen reading achievement for our youngest learners. With a 95% graduation rate, M-DCPS has so much to be proud of, but I won’t settle until we reach 100%—and strong literacy foundations established through partnerships like this are what will help us get there. #MDCPSYourBestChoice
As your Superintendent, I believe decisions that impact our children and communities deserve transparency, careful consideration, and meaningful conversations. Learn more about the Attendance Boundary Committee (ABC) process and the upcoming community meetings.
Thank you, Miami-Dade. Our community spoke, and the future of our schools is brighter for it. To everyone who invested in our students, supported our educators, and helped keep our schools safe, thank you. I am also grateful to our School Board for making this vote possible. With the approval of Referendum 268, we can continue competitive pay for our extraordinary teachers and sustain the school police officers who protect our students every day. And with our community oversight committee, taxpayers can be confident every dollar will be spent as promised. Our schools belong to all of us. The future begins together. #SecureOurFuture
National Family Literacy Day was November 1, and in Miami-Dade, the reading does not stop there. Literacy begins at home and grows through love, encouragement, and shared experiences. This month, I hope every family finds a few minutes to turn the pages together.
I voted, and I hope you will too. Our students learn by watching how we show up, so let's show them Miami-Dade at its best. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Find your polling place at votemiamidade.gov, and learn more about Referendum Renewal ballot #268 at SecureOurFuture.dadeschools.…
It’s Election Day, Miami-Dade! Referendum #268 is on the ballot.
Learn more at: secureourfuture.dadeschools.…
It’s Election Day! Polling locations across Miami-Dade County are open today from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned precinct polling place. Find your local precinct and view your sample ballot here: votemiamidade.gov/elections/…
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Week, Jeanette Mitchell of South Florida Autism Charter School! Thank you for helping students with autism build confidence, develop independence, and discover their strengths.
Congratulations to Ms. Jeanette Mitchell, this week's Teacher of the Week from South Florida Autism Charter School!
Each week, the @EducationFund, @2026MiamiHC, and @CFPExtraYard celebrate incredible @MDCPS educators who inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of their students.
Know a teacher who deserves to be next? Visit miamilovesteachers.org to share your story and help us recognize those who make M-DCPS #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
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Earlier this week, I had a fantastic time at Jazz at Joe’s supporting @bbbsmiami ! Thank you to everyone who gathered to champion youth mentorship in Miami-Dade. Your support directly helps us build brighter futures for our students!
Reading opens doors, and today, our iPrep Academy students walked through ours dressed as their favorite storybook characters for our Annual Storybook Character Parade! Thank you for bringing so much joy to the School Board Administration Building this morning, and a huge thank you to all the educators helping our students fall in love with reading every day.
