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Board committee hears how SmartPath grant targets existing programs; district to sustain CS certification training despite state cut
Summary
Administration said the SmartPath Connect funding expands an existing Ed Fund program concentrated in City of Miami schools with later additions and third‑party evaluation; staff said a state cut reduced computer‑science teacher‑certification funding but the district will continue training through vendors and partnerships with Miami Dade College and FIU.
At the Jan. 7 committee meeting, district staff described the SmartPath Connect‑to‑college grant as an expansion of an existing program organized through the Education Fund and initially focused on four City of Miami schools. Miss Diaz said the Helios funder typically issues invitation‑only grants and prefers to invest in programming with demonstrated success; the recently awarded funds will extend support over approximately three and a half years…
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