Miami schools superintendent to be knighted by Spain

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. (WPLG)

MIAMI ā€“ The superintendent for Miami-Dade County Public Schools is being knighted by Spain for his work in expanding Spanish-language programs.

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will be admitted into the the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

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It is one of Spainā€™s highest civil honors given to people whose work contributes to the country and its culture.

The honor will be awarded on behalf of King Felipe VI of Spain by Miamiā€™s Spanish Consul General Jaime Lacadena on Dec. 13.

ā€œI am deeply humbled by this recognition for it acknowledges our ongoing commitment to expanding access to dual language programs across our community,ā€ Carvalho said in a statement Thursday. ā€œI proudly share this incredible honor with our students, educators, employees, community, and School Board.ā€

Carvalho leads Floridaā€™s largest school district in a county where seven out of 10 people are Hispanic.


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