Stories written by Alberto M. Carvalho

Belt-tightening, New Programs and Resources Mark School Year’s Start

When state funding for a new school year falls drastically short, what’s a Florida school district to do? At Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we are mitigating a $60 million deficit by cutting spending and improving operations, even as we roll out a host of new resources and rigorous academic offerings for students. Not only are [...]

Oct 10 2012 | Posted by | Read More »

Ingenuity & Tough Choices: Values-based budget positions Miami Dade School for strong year in hard times

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By Alberto M. Carvalho.... It will take more than magic to make the Miami-Dade school district’s budget crisis disappear, with both state revenue and local property value down. With ingenuity and tough choices, however, we have crafted a budget that follows the District’s guiding principles—no teacher cuts, protection of the most vulnerable members of the [...]

Sep 15 2010 | Posted by | Read More »