How Miami-Dade schools navigated the digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic
In short: Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho discusses the challenges of school closures and the strategies used to maintain education in the nation's fourth-largest school district. This conversation highlights the practical steps taken to bridge the digital divide and prepare for the return to classrooms.
As the leader of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho faced the dual challenge of managing widespread school closures and ensuring students could continue learning remotely. The discussion focuses on the district's proactive approach to virtual education and the logistical planning required to support students during the COVID-19 crisis.
The conversation also covers the essential work of addressing the digital divide, which became a critical barrier to equity during the pandemic. By sharing these experiences, Carvalho provides insight into the contingency planning necessary to keep schools functional and accessible during periods of significant disruption.
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