Miami-Dade schools on edge amid rumors of immigration raids, teacher deportation
Dr. Jose Dotres, the superintendent of schools for Miami-Dade, has not made a public statement on immigration or spoken up to quiet any of the rumors that were circulating. Miami-Dade Public Schools says a list of resources of local nonprofits who deal with immigration was sent to school principals that they may distribute to parents.
Miami-Dade Public Schools gifts teacher with new car for Teacher of the Year awards
Southwood Middle School teacher Vivian Ventura was named Teacher of the Year by the district. Shortsighted actions can have big-time consequences for retired workers. Even Stevens alum Christy Carlson Romano said in a video post she was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the face while out shooting clay pigeons on her husband's birthday.
DACA-Protected Middle School Science Teacher Faces Deportation
A Florida middle-school science teacher was reportedly detained by immigration officials and now faces deportation, despite being part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The unnamed middle school teacher in Miami-Dade County was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an immigration hearing,
UTD: Miami-Dade middle school science teacher, 24, deported after ICE detention
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Miami-Dade teacher deported by ICE after being detained at immigration check-up
We are learning more details about the teacher, who school board members say was deported. Click here for an updated story. A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is facing deportation after they were detained by U.
Miami-Dade public schools prepare for immigration raids
Clara-Sophia Daly, the Education Reporter for the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down how Miami-Dade public schools are preparing for the potential for immigration raids and how students and teachers are preparing for those possibilities.
Miami-Dade schools brace for potential immigration stings. Here’s what you need to know
Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” said a DHS spokesperson.
Miami-Dade teachers union to address what they call "threats to public schools"
The UTD says the threats include ICE raids on school campuses and the proposed closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
South Florida teachers unions dispel rumors of ICE raids in schools
There have been no ICE raids in any schools, I want to make that clear,” said United Teachers of Dade president Hernandez-Mats, as she outlined the protocols schools have to protect students from immigration enforcement.
Miami-Dade Public Schools to name 2026 Teacher of the Year
The 2025 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year was Melissa Abril-Dotel, a second-grade teacher at North Beach Elementary School. The Rookie Teacher of the Year was Juan Gabriel Martin, a music teacher at Citrus Grove K-8 Center. Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Florida science teacher arrested by ICE as deportations continue
The teacher, who has not been identified, works for the Miami-Dade Public Schools and was detained at an immigration hearing, after having lived in the United States since childhood.
Trump looks to abolish Dept. of Education – what does it do for Florida schools?
President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his ...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Ensure Students Have Access to High-Quality, Virtual Health Care
Miami-Dade Public Schools (M-DCPS) is taking action to ensure that M-DCPS students have access to high-quality, clinically-proven care. Starting this month, students will have access to virtual mental ...