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NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 7, 2026Miami-Dade County

Seven Miami-Dade County Public Schools receive international gold awards for chess education

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Seven Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) have been awarded Gold International School Awards by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for excellence in integrating chess into classroom instruction and community outreach. M-DCPS is the only school district in the United States to receive this recognition this year.

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Why It Matters

This recognition highlights the academic and enrichment programming available to students within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district.

Key Facts

  • M-DCPS received seven of the 11 total Gold International School Awards issued globally by FIDE.
  • M-DCPS is the only school district in the United States to receive these awards this year.
  • The award recognizes the integration of chess into classroom instruction, academic resources, and community outreach.
  • Schools were evaluated on 11 criteria, including student involvement, teaching innovation, and educator qualifications.
  • This was the first year M-DCPS applied for the recognition.
  • All seven M-DCPS applicants received the Gold tier award.
  • Other award recipients were located in Shanghai, China; A Coruña, Spain; and the United Arab Emirates.

Who's Mentioned

locationHoward D. McMillan Middle School“Award-winning school.”locationNorth Miami Senior High School“Award-winning school.”locationCitrus Grove K-8 Center“Award-winning school.”locationRuben Dario Middle School“Award-winning school.”locationPhyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School“Award-winning school.”locationHialeah Gardens Middle School“Award-winning school.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district receiving the awards.”OrganizationFIDE“The international governing body for chess that issued the awards.”locationIrving and Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center“Award-winning school.”