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Miami‑Dade retains A rating for sixth year; superintendent highlights AI, telehealth and apprenticeship programs
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Jose Deltras told the School Board the district kept an A rating for a sixth straight year and detailed 10 initiatives — including a Google AI partnership, a student‑perspectives program, telehealth services and new apprenticeship and leadership pipelines — aimed at improving instruction, safety and career pathways.
Miami‑Dade County Public Schools kept its A rating for the sixth consecutive year and saw the share of A‑rated schools rise from 53% to 64%, Superintendent Dr. Jose Deltras told the School Board on July 23.
Dr. Deltras said the district also identified 10 signature initiatives from the 2024–25 school year intended to advance the district’s priorities of excellence, choice, innovation and safety. The slate includes a partnership with Google to make advanced AI tools available to staff and students, a Student Perspectives Initiative to solicit regular input from learners, a “0 Drownings Miami‑Dade” water‑safety education campaign, a student‑led food show, health apprenticeships in medical assisting and pharmacy technician roles, a paid teacher apprenticeship program for college juniors, expanded telehealth services and a principal‑preparation program called SPARK.
“The big picture here is that our school district is…
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