NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County Public Schools begins new academic year on Thursday
Miami-Dade County Public Schools officially opens for the new school year this Thursday. Teachers and administrators are preparing for the term by focusing on student engagement, technology integration, and addressing challenges related to attention spans and reading comprehension.
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The start of the school year impacts the daily schedules of thousands of families and students across the Miami-Dade district.
Key Facts
- The Miami-Dade County Public Schools academic year begins on Thursday.
- Bowman Ashe/Doolin K8 Academy operates as a STEAM magnet school.
- Teachers report that student attention spans have decreased, potentially due to social media usage.
- Reading comprehension is identified by educators as a primary area of focus for the upcoming year.
- Teachers are undergoing training to keep pace with new classroom technologies.
- Initial school year activities include diagnostic testing to assess individual student needs.
- School administration emphasizes a 'whole student' approach, balancing academic, mental health, and safety needs.
Who's Mentioned
personRachel Ruiz“A second-grade teacher.”locationBowman Ashe/Doolin K8 Academy“The specific school where the meet-and-greet event took place.”personLourdes Brito“A second-grade teacher with 29 years of experience.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district managing the academic year start.”personAryam Alvarez“The principal of Bowman Ashe/Doolin K8 Academy.”personMarlen Gamboa“A teacher with 25 years of experience.”