Students explored with wonder inside the reimagined classrooms at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, excited to learn about hydroponics and reveal a brand-new school mural. Made possible through a STEM Classroom Makeover Grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), the innovative learning space is designed to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) unveiled a redesigned, technology-rich, innovation space at Palmetto Middle School’s media center yesterday. The new space includes virtual reality (VR) headsets, a Makerspacearea with robotics for hands-on learning, and new furniture in an open area where students can engage in creative group activities. “These innovation spaces will continue to evolve...
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Board Member Luisa Santos (District 9) and Arts Access Miami made history with the launch of the inaugural South Dade Youth Music Festival at Losner Park in Homestead. The event was held in tandem with Santos’ signature celebration, the “A Night in D9” Awards Ceremony,...
Rafael Hernandez, Miami Times Contributor – Apr 15, 2025 Updated Apr 16, 2025 miamitimesonline.com While raising awareness about gun violence during a roundtable hosted by Mothers Fighting For Justice on Monday, some participants acknowledged the significant hurdles in their way. Led by local activist and Mothers Fighting For Justice founder Romania Dukes, members of the...
By Hatzel Vela • Published February 7, 2025 • Updated on February 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm nbcmiami.com The teacher was detained a week before President Donald Trump took office. A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is back in his native Honduras after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month during...
local10.com UTD president says 1 teacher detained after going to immigration court hearing a week before Trump’s inauguration MIAMI – The presidents of the Broward Teachers Union and United Teachers of Dade are fighting back against concerns they are hearing from some families about Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Leer en español “There (have) been...
By Joan Murray Updated on: January 28, 2025 / 7:24 PM EST cbsnews.com FORT LAUDERDALE – With 969 arrests made nationwide since the federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants began, the ripple effects are being felt in South Florida schools. Some students worry about returning home to find their parents gone, prompting school districts to issue...
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Office of School Board Member Luisa Santos hosted the highly anticipated District 9 Winter Wonderland at Homestead Middle School, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attracting 1,500 attendees, this heartwarming event brought together hundreds of families from across the community to celebrate the holiday season, fostering a sense...
School Board Member Luisa Santos is thrilled to announce the success of the recent Back-to-School Bash in District 9, which took place on Monday, August 12th, 2024, at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center. With over 500 attendees, the event achieved the goal of empowering students as they begin a new school year and supporting their...
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, School Board Member Luisa Santos brought the community together for the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Give Back event at the Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts. This impactful initiative provided families with Thanksgiving food staples, helping to alleviate holiday food costs while fostering a spirit of gratitude and generosity....
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