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Miami-Dade County School Board adopts $7.4 billion budget and warns of 'difficult decisions' to come
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (448+ words) The Miami-Dade County School Board unanimously adopted a $7.4 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year, but board members said cuts are likely to come throughout the year as plummeting student enrollment shows no sign of improvement. The budget was pieced together…...
Summits tackle the growing concerns around economic development, affordability in South Florida
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (394+ words) According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Miami is more expensive than New York when comparing living expenses. Two summits in the region want to push the conversation of employment and affordability in South Florida. From increasing workforce…...
'Tired of broken promises': No raise for teachers in Broward school board's new budget
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (930+ words) As it tries to bear the brunt of a financial storm, the Broward County School Board approved its budget for the 2026-27 school year — but without a guaranteed salary increase teachers had been desperate for. At a heated meeting that ran…...
'A new dawn': New Miami-Dade school superintendent lays out priorities amid financial challenges
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (524+ words) A week since becoming the chief of Miami-Dade County schools, Rafael Villalobos on Tuesday passionately pitched his vision for the district to local leaders and educators. Despite the challenges the district faces — a concerning enrollment decline, the heated competition with…...
Is your student's Broward County school potentially closing? The district wants to hear from you
1+ week, 2+ day ago (177+ words) As it prepares for another round of school closures due to declining enrollment, Broward County Public Schools wants feedback from families. It has planned to host seven community meetings this month, in which residents can air their concerns and present…...
On his first day, Miami-Dade superintendent hits pause on school closures, consolidations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) On the first day of the new job, Miami-Dade County Schools Superintendent Rafael Villalobos pauses the process examining potential closures and consolidations for more than two dozen schools. Last week, the district’s Attendance Boundary Committee released a document naming 12 schools…...
At FIU, DeSantis rolls out new emergency management education program
2+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a new initiative at Florida International University on Wednesday aimed at improving disaster response statewide. “That may mean you work for the state of Florida at the Division of Emergency Management, but it also may…...
Miami-Dade County School Board to review future of 27 schools amid sharp enrollment decline
2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) The Miami-Dade County school district is eyeing more than two dozen schools to examine for potential closure. A document released Tuesday by the Attendance Boundary Committee named 12 schools that are being “reassessed” and 15 that are “under review.” According to the…...
Ten schools could close next year in Broward County. What to know
2+ week, 5+ day ago (922+ words) The Broward County School Board is considering closing 10 schools next school year as district enrollment keeps plummeting, leading district officials to seek downsizing the school system to save money. Tuesday’s School Board workshop was primarily centered on Superintendent Howard Hepburn’s…...
Torey Alston out as Broward College President
2+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) The Broward College Board of Trustees has dismissed the school's president Torey Alston, just 18 months into a four year term. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Alston's relationship with the board has soured in recent months over computer errors…...