The Miami Schools district is one of immense size. It serves students from all walks of life. In order to stay connected with their students first teachers (the parents) the Miami Schools have devised several ways to encourage parents to become involved in their childrens school experience. Some of these avenues are: The Office of Parental Involvement, The Parent Academy, the Bilingual Parent Outreach Program (offered by the Division of Bilingual Education and World Languag…
Miami Schools
Ah, beautiful Miami! Sun, sand, and palm trees. Its also the town of opportunities for most students in Kindergarten all the way up to 12th grade who attend Miami Schools. Magnet programs are abundant, and surrounding communities like Coral Gables and Aventura teem with innovative and exciting schools. Of course, Miami Schools also have their fair share of problems, as well. Budget concerns and dropout rates continue to burden the district.
Miami Schools Expands And Prepares For The 2006-2007 School Year
This school year Miami Schools is opening four new schools and several new facilities to cope with increased student enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year. The new schools will cater to elementary, middle and high school students.
Being An Involved Parent Of A Child In Miami Schools
Being a parent of a school aged child has never been an easy task. And with all the choices facing young people these days, the job is getting even harder. But a new program run by Miami Schools is trying to alleviate some of the burden on parents with a number of programs designed to keep parents informed on some of the most important issues facing young people in the Miami Schools.
A Storm In A Teacup At Miami Dade Public Schools
Controversy over Book Ban Rattles Miami Schools
Miami Schools Get Top Marks this Year
Fifty-three percent of Miami-Dades schools 179 out of 328 receiving grades Wednesday received an A based on their students performance on the 2006 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test this spring. This is an improvement from last year when the percentage was around forty-six percent. Overall, Miami Schools have scored very well in comparison to the whole state.