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Miami-Dade to pilot new college capstone program

20 schools in the United States and abroad will pilot the capstone program, meant to equip students with more research skills, writing, teamwork and critical thinking.
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More magnets to open in Miami-Dade schools next year

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will launch more than a dozen new magnet programs next year, including a Latin-themed arts conservatory in Hialeah and a high school where students can earn their diploma and college degree.
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Dade, Broward top nation for black, Hispanic student scores on AP exams

Black and Hispanic students in Miami-Dade and Broward counties continue to pass the college-level Advanced Placement exams in record numbers.
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More magnets to open in Miami-Dade schools next year

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will launch more than a dozen new magnet programs next year, including a Latin-themed arts conservatory in Hialeah and a high school where students can earn their diploma and college degree.
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Students gush at chance to restore historic fountain

Students from W.J. Bryan Museums Magnet Elementary uses the restoration of a fountain as part of a classroom lesson.
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Southside Elementary in Miami Receives Award of Distinction

Southside Elementary Museums Magnet School in Florida's Miami-Dade School District has received the Magnet School of Distinction Award for 2012.
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Portuguese classes on the rise in Miami-Dade school district

As business with Brazil continues to grow, Miami-Dade County schools are working to expand its Portuguese offerings
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Miami-Dade’s first green school, TERRA Environmental Research Institute, gets top honor

The school is one of three Green Ribbon schools in Florida, a new award program created this year by U.S. education officials. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/27/2771294/miami-dades-first-green-school.html#storylink=cpy
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Miami-Dade to launch new video game-themed magnet

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will debut its first video game-themed magnet this fall. But the school may be a hard sell for parents. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/29/2774850/miami-dade-to-launch-new-video.html#storylink=cpy
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DASH students set to unveil films at festival

Students at the design and architecture magnet school get to show the world their storytelling talent and technological prowess at their film festival this week. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/27/2771655/dash-students-set-to-unveil-films.html#storylink=cpy
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iTech Academy, Miami Video Game-Themed Magnet, Aims To Prepare Students For Technological Job Market

A new magnet program at Miami-Dade County Public Schools will launch this fall that focuses on digital design and coding, drawing on recent nationwide calls for emphasis on education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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MAST medical school celebrates grand opening

A South Florida high school dedicated to students pursuing medical careers is adding new features to their state-of-the-art facility. Read more: http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21007359017415/mast-medical-school-celebrates-grand-opening/#ixzz1todSIVp5
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Dade schools adopting new business models

That’s according to Superintendent Alberto Carvalho who said their latest innovative ideas involve franchising, listen to the consumer and creating a for-profit business model for the school system.
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CORAL PARK SENIOR’S ENGINEERING ROBOTICS MAGNET PROGRAM WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN D.C.

Students from Miami Coral Park Senior High School's Engineering Robotics Magnet program are national champions after winning the ACE Mentor Industry Round Table National Championship in Washington, D.C., this past weekend.
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W.J. Bryan Elementary Museums Magnet School Book Unveiling of ‘Through The Eyes Of My Haitian Friend

This book sparked such excitement that an edition of 100 professional copies have been printed and will be unveiled on May 23.
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New Miami school prepares students for college

A Miami public magnet high school is gaining recognition as it prepares its students for college and beyond.
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The College Board and University of Cambridge International Examinations announce new programme...

Designed to equip students with knowledge and skills that are increasingly valued by colleges and necessary for life in an interconnected world, the College Board and University of Cambridge International Examinations are collaborating to offer an AP® | Cambridge Capstone Program and Credential for high school students.
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Engineering magnet students win national competition

A group of award-winning South Florida students who are part of an engineering magnet program are using their smarts to build the future. Read more: http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21007647689760/engineering-magnet-students-win-national-competition/#ixzz1wvSqs887
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New classrooms and programs to debut Monday at Centennial Middle

When Centennial Middle School opens its doors Monday, it will begin its transition from a middle school to a high school filled with specialized programs, including iPrep.
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The reinvention of a school: Ponce and the MYP

Prior to obtaining authorization from the International Baccalaureate (IB), Ponce
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Girls and boys: Separate but educated

Young Men’s Preparatory Academy, a Miami-Dade all-boys public school. Students wear ties and blazers and the goal is to hone boys into young men, ready for college.
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Miami-Dade schools listed in top 10 on school choice index

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) Department of School Choice and Parental Options was recently ranked number 10 by The Brookings Institution in its “Education Choice and Competition Index.”
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Miami-Dade magnet schools application deadline approaching

Students hoping to attend one of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 375 magnet programs have to apply by the end of the day on Jan. 15.
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Academy of hospitality and tourism students bring home the gold at state competition

Miami-Dade County Public Schools was well represented with two Hospitality teams from Miami Beach Senior High School and Miami Sunset Senior High School returning with “gold” from the State Championship sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
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Multicultural Student Exchange Program

In a recent visit to Miami, Magnet Schools of America's executive director, saw lots of amazing magnet programs, but one that stood out to us was Sunset Elementary School...
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Miami-Dade wins a record 35 Merit Awards

Miami-Dade wins a record 35 Merit Awards and to celebrate, Executive Director, Scott Thomas attended a school board meeting to congratulate the Board, teachers, and principals for their commitment to strong and innovative magnet schools.
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High-tech classrooms of future showcased

With $100 million to spend on technology in the next few years, school officials invited vendors to show how their wares can improve education.
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Magnet Schools of America Announces 2013 National Award Winners

Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools, announced the recipients of its 2013 national awards in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 6, 2013. During the 31st National Conference on Magnet Schools, which was hosted by Tulsa Public Schools, the association honored the nation’s best magnet principal, teacher, and school.
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