Miami-Dade, Broward school funding referendums on Nov. 3 ballot

Voters in both counties decide Nov. 3 whether to renew school funding with no new taxes.

• Sep 15

New Miami-Dade superintendent pauses school closures on 1st day on job

Superintendent Villalobos paused the closure process but says reviewing underenrolled schools is still necessary.

• Sep 2

Broward families fight back on school closure plan

Families opposing closures are proposing magnet and STEM programs as alternatives to shutting schools down.

• Aug 27

School districts in Broward, Miami-Dade weigh closures amid enrollment drop

School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.

• Aug 25

Miami-Dade sees big first-day enrollment drop, district says count is early

The district says the first-day enrollment drop is a snapshot, with a final count due in October.

• Aug 24

Miami-Dade picks new superintendent in unanimous school board vote

Rafael Villalobos will take over after the current superintendent, Jose Dotres, retires in February.

• Jul 29

Broward, Miami-Dade public schools tout new "A" rating

Superintendents from both districts held news conferences to mark the achievement, which is based on several metrics, including student performance, graduation rates, and success in accelerated coursework.

• Jul 1

Broward School Board pauses rollout of AI program

The board agreed to resume discussions in July, when they will review a report on whether all necessary artificial intelligence safeguards are in place.

• Jun 23

Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of session

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to "co-locate" inside traditional public schools.

• Jun 17, 2025

DeSantis deputy chief of staff tapped as Florida's next education commissioner

The Florida Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Anastasios Kamoutsas.

• Jun 4, 2025

Broward School Board member Brenda Fam abruptly resigns

Tuesday afternoon, Fam walked into the board room, talked to the superintendent and abruptly resigned.

• Apr 23, 2025

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.

• Feb 26, 2025

School choice and a history of segregation collide in Florida

Tens of thousands of students have left Florida's public schools in recent years amid an explosive growth in school choice.

• Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Howard Hepburn shares his vision as Broward County Schools' newest superintendent

Jim DeFede talks to Broward County's new school superintendent Howard Hepburn.

• Jun 9, 2024

Do Miami-Dade public schools get passing grade in improving crumbling schools?

A bond program has helped officials patch up and make needed repairs on school campuses.

• Jan 12, 2024

Broward School Board OKs sex ed curriculum; ends PROMISE program

The Broward County School Board on Tuesday took up two controversial decisions during its meeting Tuesday

• Oct 17, 2023