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 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.
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.
Miami-Dade teacher with DACA faces deportation after being detained by ICE
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is facing deportation after they were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, the teacher’s union confirmed Thursday. The United Teachers of Dade,
UTD: Miami-Dade middle school science teacher, 24, deported after ICE detention
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher has been deported after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in early January, before<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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 teacher deported to Honduras after being detained at immigration check-up
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is back in his native Honduras after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month during a routine immigration appointment, board members said Friday.
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.
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.
South Florida teachers' unions easing fears about ICE raids at public schools
Union leaders said no raids have occurred and they are committed to protecting students' safety and access to education.
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