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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent highlights academic gains ahead of final school year

Outgoing Superintendent Jose Dotres delivered his final opening of schools address, noting that the district outperformed state averages in 19 of 21 academic areas. The district prepares for the start of the school year on August 13, while transitioning leadership to incoming superintendent Rafael Villalobos.

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Why It Matters

The school district is transitioning to new leadership in February 2026 while maintaining an A-rated status for the seventh consecutive year.

Key Facts

  • The first day of school for Miami-Dade Public Schools is August 13.
  • The district outperformed the state in 19 out of 21 contested academic areas.
  • Third-grade reading proficiency at grade level or above increased from 52% four years ago to 65% today.
  • The district has maintained an A-rating for seven consecutive years.
  • Superintendent Jose Dotres's contract expires in February 2026.
  • Rafael Villalobos was unanimously appointed by the school board to succeed Jose Dotres.

Who's Mentioned

personRafael Villalobos“Incoming superintendent of Miami-Dade Public Schools”personMari Tere Rojas“Miami-Dade School Board Chair”locationMiami Senior High School“Venue for the opening of schools address”organizationMiami-Dade Public Schools“Local school district”personJose Dotres“Outgoing superintendent of Miami-Dade Public Schools”