Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Johnny Brown, the father of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, passed away at 80. He was a lawyer for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and influenced his daughter's interest in law, as detailed in her 2024 memoir 'Lovely One'.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools students from Earlington Heights Elementary were selected as official player escorts for a Norway vs. England FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match. The students, organized by the non-profit Miami Scores, wore adidas uniforms and waved team flags before the event.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is no longer a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent position, as the Miami-Dade school board narrowed its pool to six semifinalists. Marrero stated he remains committed to Denver and highlighted his focus on equity and support for Black, Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ students, noting potential misalignment with conservative ideologies in certain regions.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) received 'A' grades from the Florida Department of Education. BCPS achieved this for the third consecutive year, and district officials celebrated the accomplishment at a news conference, emphasizing academic excellence as a standard.

Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero expressed concerns to the school board about its overreach into administrative matters, contract violations, and internal disputes, citing an increasingly untenable situation. He announced his job application for a role in Florida's Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero informed the school board he could no longer ignore concerns about the board overstepping administrative roles, violating his contract, and creating a contentious environment. He cited instances like a closed-door executive session excluding him and disputes among board members. Marrero, seeking a job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, expressed these issues in a June 8 email to board President Xóchitl Gaytán.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent position. He has been Denver's superintendent since 2021, with a contract through 2028, and was previously a finalist for Chicago Public Schools and considered for New York City Public Schools.

Miami-Dade School Board members are considering closing four schools as part of a proposal to overhaul school boundaries, school choice, and future planning due to declining enrollment and changing demographics. The four schools under review are Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary, Miami Springs Middle, Pine Villa Elementary, and Richmond Heights Middle. The board aims to modernize the decision-making process to increase transparency and family input before finalizing any closures next week.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch to children aged 18 and younger this summer through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. Meals will be available at 170 schools from June 8 to July 31, with no income requirements or registration needed. Meals must be consumed on-site, and families can find details at SummerBreakSpot.org.

A Miami-Dade County teacher, Michael Enriquez, accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student at American Senior High School, is expected to be released on house arrest with restrictions. The alleged relationship began in May 2025 when the student was 17 and resumed after summer break in August 2025, with their final encounter occurring in May 2026 when the student turned 18. Miami-Dade County Public Schools confirmed Enriquez will be fired.

Michael Enriquez, a Miami-Dade County teacher at American Senior High School, appeared in bond court after being arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student starting in May 2025. The student was 17 at the time of initial encounters and 18 during their final interaction on May 14, 2026. Miami-Dade County Public Schools confirmed Enriquez will be fired.