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Union reports big progress on Miami-Dade teachersโ pay raise agreement
Read full article: Union reports big progress on Miami-Dade teachersโ pay raise agreementA pay increase of 7 to 10% was still on the table on Thursday for Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers and already some were celebrating.
Tribute to Teachers: Nominations received, winners revealed starting May 17
Read full article: Tribute to Teachers: Nominations received, winners revealed starting May 17Teachers come up with creative ways to keep students engaged, give praise without asking for the same in return and many times dip into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies. Now, itโs time to say thank you in a special way.
Educators in Florida can now receive COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of age
Read full article: Educators in Florida can now receive COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of ageRon DeSantis announced Thursday that he would comply with the Biden administrationโs mandate that requires states to prioritize educators with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine, and that all school employees and child care workers in the Sunshine State can now receive the vaccine, regardless of age. โThe federal government is the one sending us the vaccine,โ DeSantis said. CVS locations in Miami-Dade County that are currently offering vaccination appointments are in Doral, Hialeah, Homestead, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, North Miami, North Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach. Age 50+ preschool and PreK-12 school employees โcan go anywhere,โ a spokesman for the state vaccination sites said. College professors are not eligible at federal vaccine hubs as of yet.