From Trainings to Triumph: Reliving the First-Ever South Florida Showdown
The South Florida Showdown took place on March 15th, 2025 and featured teams from all 3 South Florida Districts – Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. For the first time EVER, these districts competed unlike ever before! What began as a bold idea to unite students across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties through Minecraft Education […]
Microsoft awards $125,000 to Miami EdTech
The EdXpert, powered by Microsoft program provides Miami-Dade County public school K-12 STEM teachers with computer science based professional development opportunities, and focuses on Title I schools and those scoring low in Teacher Professional Development. EdXpert, powered by Microsoft is a “train-the-trainer” program which builds capacity for teachers to deliver computer science and technology-enabled lessons […]
The Importance of Formative Assessments
Formative assessments are a powerful tool that not only allows a teacher to gauge where his/her students are and aid in personalizing learning, but also allows the student to reflect on what and how they are learning. Thinking about thinking is one of the 16 Habits of Mind that help us navigate situations when we don’t […]