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The largest school district in Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is working to increase graduation rates by focusing on teacher recruitment.

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The largest school district in Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is working to increase graduation rates by focusing on teacher recruitment.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the largest school district in Florida and the second largest minority school system in the United States. Of the over 100,000 children living in poverty, only 47.5% of them are projected to graduate from high school.

The movement to change education has taken a new shape as the school district focuses on ensuring that all classrooms have high quality teachers. Community partners have expanded reform to the entire family unit as programs aim to empower parents, support the work of our schools and find ways to maximize every child’s potential.

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340,000+ students are enrolled in Miami-Dade public schools (2010)
23,865 students are enrolled in Miami-Dade public charter schools (2009)
28% of Miami-Dade 8th graders could read proficiently (2009)
Miami-Dade traditional public schools spend $10,881 per student annually (06-07)
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Beating the Odds

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
is one of the many schools that have significantly increased its rankings on the FCAT. Last year, the school was ranked a C on its FCAT scores. Within a year, the school has risen to an A.

More Top Performers

Mater Academy Middle - High School

Frank Crawford Martin School

New World School of Arts

Top Resources

Learn more about the education organizations improving results for kids in Miami.

United Way Miami knows education is the foundation for a good life, focusing their efforts on early learning, academic achievement in the classroom, and a productive and engaged youth. Live United!

Everybody Wins! South Floridainstills a love of reading and learning in elementary school students, improves children's literacy skills, and fosters increased self-esteem.

The Children's Trust invests in programs county-wide that strengthen the family, promote cultural awareness, support parents, and help children achieve their fullest potential.

The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation has a list of projects and strategic plans that aim to develop and improve the conditions of children.

Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs not only advocates for Miami children, but turns parents into leaders.

Teach for America brings hundreds of the top college graduates to the community, effecting enormous change in the region’s schools.

Children’s Services Council Mentor Center is a local advocate for the expansion of youth mentoring and a resource for mentors and mentoring programs throughout Palm Beach County.  Our goal is to increase the number of quality mentoring opportunities in Palm Beach County.

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