NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade School Board renames Hialeah Elementary School for Lincoln Díaz-Balart
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The Miami-Dade School Board has officially renamed Hialeah Elementary School to 'Lincoln Díaz-Balart Hialeah Elementary School' to honor the late former congressman. The change was approved to recognize his 18-year tenure in the U.S. Congress and his advocacy for human rights and democracy.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The renaming of this public school facility changes the official identity of the institution located on East 8th Street in Hialeah to commemorate the legacy of a former local representative.
Key Facts
- The Miami-Dade School Board officially approved the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School.
- The new official name is 'Lincoln Díaz-Balart Hialeah Elementary School'.
- The school is located on East 8th Street in Hialeah.
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart served in the U.S. Congress for 18 years.
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart was born in Havana in 1954.
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart passed away in March 2025 at the age of 70.
- The renaming initiative was supported by the Díaz-Balart family and local school board representatives.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMiami-Dade School Board“Governing body that approved the name change”PersonJosé Díaz-Balart“Brother of Lincoln Díaz-Balart and journalist”PersonMario Díaz-Balart“Brother of Lincoln Díaz-Balart and current congressman”locationHialeah“City where the school is located”PersonDanny Espino“Miami-Dade School Board representative for District 5”other70“Age at death”PersonLincoln Díaz-Balart“Former congressman and namesake of the school”other18“Years served in Congress”