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M-DCPS in the News
Superintendent Carvalho Recognized by White House
This month (November/2016), the White House recognized Miami-Dade County Public Schools district as one of the 30 leaders across the nation in personalized learning and innovation.
In the presence of representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and the White House domestic Policy Council, Carvalho explained in detail how the district’s iPrep Academy and iPrep Math are helping to shape the future of highly successful academics through technology and personalized training. read more
Congrats!
Support for Lawmakers that Support the Return of the Florida Retirement System “COLA” Calculation
Since 2011 there has been NO Cost of Living Accrual Calculation for current employees within the Florida Retirement System. This decision by Florida Lawmakers to eliminate the “COLA” has a long lasting negative effect on the entire State of Florida. The effects of this will surely be felt for years to come as our future retirees will have less income coming in, thus, spending less on goods and services. Over the past few years there were NO lawmakers who stepped up to support public employees which has been very disturbing to us. Well, this year, it appears that there are two hero lawmakers floating amongst the Florida House (Clemons-R) and the Florida Senate (R. Garcia-R). Both lawmakers were supported by the FOP this year. It’s great to see Lawmakers doing the right thing by supporting public employees. Returning the “COLA” is a step in the right direction for Florida and should be supported by all. Let it be known that when you support us, WE SUPPORT YOU! Author: Brian Levy, Treasurer, FOP... read moreNews & Commendations
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