NAACP Miami-Dade Branch

08/23/2026

Miami-Dade County Public Schools was once considered one of the nation’s premier large urban school systems. A new opinion piece examines the decisions, leadership changes and declining enrollment that the writer says have contributed to the district’s struggles over the past three decades.

The piece also questions the district’s plan to close 60 schools and the decision to select leadership from within the current administration during a major transition.

Read the full article: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/letters/letter-to-the-editor-the-fall-of-miami-dade-county-public-schools/article_2f7fb863-0bcb-4f64-961e-edd539c23287.html

08/23/2026

✨ William “Bill” Diggs
A respected leader in housing access and community advancement — driving real solutions that open doors for families across Florida.

08/21/2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes the job market, a new national survey finds strong support for expanding skilled trades education in public high schools. The research shows students, parents and voters see skilled trades as an important pathway to stable careers.

Read the full article: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/education/amid-the-emerging-ai-economy-we-need-a-skilled-trades-pipeline-in-high-school/article_6ace9c68-3839-46bf-8db7-cfe9e56439e6.html

08/21/2026

Miami’s Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School has made history by earning its first-ever A grade after beginning the previous school year with a C. The milestone reflects academic growth, dedicated educators and strong community support.

Read the full story: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/miamis-jesse-j-mccrary-elementary-makes-history-with-first-ever-a-grade/article_bad75201-81de-4d51-9991-e181299a93db.html

08/19/2026

Brought to you in partnership with Beyond the Bars, Florida Student Power, and BAJI (Black Alliance for Just Immigration). Come connect, share, and support one another! Enjoy a collaborative space focused on immigration rights, collective care, and community healing.

Date: Thursday, August 20th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 1951 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Register to attend at https://buff.ly/UxzoJj2

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Thank you, Miami-Dade! 🗳️💙 To everyone who showed up and voted in the Primary Election, thank you for making your voice heard!

Missed the Primary? Your next opportunity is the General Election on November 3, 2026. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Keep voting!

08/19/2026

The heavily Democratic district includes predominantly Black and Hispanic communities in northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties.

08/19/2026

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, setting the stage for a November contest to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

08/19/2026

Wilson Jr. wins Miami Gardens council seat: ‘Something that I wanted to do my way’

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