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NewsIslander News (Key Biscayne)August 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade School Board approves study on expanding K-12 and 6-12 campus models

The Miami-Dade County School Board approved a directive on July 22 to study the feasibility of expanding K-12 and 6-12 school campus models across the entire district. This initiative aims to evaluate the potential for implementing a structure similar to the one currently used at the MAST Academy in Key Biscayne.

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Why It Matters

This study could lead to a fundamental change in how schools are organized and how students transition between grade levels across the Miami-Dade district.

Key Facts

  • The Miami-Dade County School Board approved a directive to study the expansion of K-12 and 6-12 campus models.
  • The study will evaluate the feasibility of implementing these models districtwide.
  • The MAST Academy in Key Biscayne currently serves as the existing model for this campus structure.
  • The directive was formally approved at the School Board meeting on July 22.

Who's Mentioned

personMari Tere Rojas“Board Chair and District 6 representative who introduced the item.”organizationSchool Board“The governing body that approved the study.”locationMAST Academy“A school currently using the 6-12 model.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district conducting the study.”locationKey Biscayne Community School“A K-8 school experiencing declining middle school enrollment.”