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Board debates concise wording for district 'why' and portrait of a graduate
Summary
Board members and staff discussed draft 'why' statements and the portrait of a graduate, favoring succinct language that emphasizes civic engagement, adaptability and whole‑child development; staff will refine wording and return at the next leadership touchpoint.
Miami‑Dade County Public Schools staff presented four draft “why” statements and invited the board to comment on the district’s core purpose and the portrait of a graduate at the Oct. 20 workshop.
Board members broadly supported a concise, unifying statement that could be used as a rallying slogan while preserving more detailed elements elsewhere in the plan. Board Member Alonso said he favored language that explicitly includes civic engagement: “I love number 4. We educate not only to prepare for college and career, but for citizenship and civic engagement, empowering students to think critically, act…
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