Miami-Dade Public Schools recognized by White House
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- The commendation was offered to County Schools Superintendent Alberto M.
- Carvalho who was a special guest at a White House discussion convened by the U.S.
- Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement and the White House Domestic Policy Council.
- The discussions focused on Innovation and Improvement in American public schools.
- The Miami-Dade superintendent was the only one from Florida among superintendents from 35 districts around the US to attend the one-day roundtable White House discussion.
Miami-Dade Public Schools recognized by White House
Earlier this week on November 15, Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House in the nation’s capital as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students particularly underserved ones.The commendation was offered to County Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho who was a special guest at a White House discussion convened by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement and the White House Domestic Policy Council. The discussions focused on Innovation and Improvement in American public schools.
The Miami-Dade superintendent was the only one from Florida among superintendents from 35 districts around the US to attend the one-day roundtable White House discussion. All 35 districts are determined be leading personalized learning efforts in their public schools.
Responding to the White House recognition Superintendent Carvalho said, “Education is the great equalizer. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is honored to be recognized for our innovation and personalized learning for all students. This recognition is a testament to the teaching ingenuity of our exceptional team of educators and the impact of the school district’s academic rigor and enrichment opportunities for students.”
Some of M-DCPS’ personalized learning includes Digital Convergence – a multi-year initiative resulting in the distribution of over 140,000 digital devices to enhance the learning experiences. This convergence complement the 11,620 interactive boards previously installed in District classrooms and the 45 million square feet of physical space configured for Wi-Fi connectivity; the iPrep Academy – a K-12 school that leverages an innovative, technology-rich environment to provide personalized learning experiences for all students. The program has been franchised into 11 other high schools as choice academies; and iPrep Math – a personalized instructional program in the District’s 49 middle schools that combines adaptive software with face-to-face instruction to encourage an inquiry-based approach to mathematics courses.
The topics at the White House, included: students’ access to technology at home, particularly in high-poverty areas; equitable access to qualified teachers who can effectively facilitate personalized learning for all students, particularly those that are struggling and live in high-poverty areas; and reconciling the delivery of personalized learning with the demands of state-mandated assessment programs and timeline.
M-DCPS has begun to provide students living in high-poverty areas with learning technology through the JumpStart Connect @ Home initiative in select elementary schools across the District.
