I am a proud product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS). My journey from local classrooms to a career in global law and civic leadership was shaped by many educators in this district. Like so many Miamians, I owe my professional foundation to MDCPS.
Today, I write not only as an alumnus, but as a member of the business community that believes wholeheartedly in this basic principle: The strength of our economy and the resilience of our civic fabric depend on the quality of our schools.
As Superintendent Jose Dotres prepares to retire after more than four decades of distinguished public service, the Miami-Dade School Board faces a defining moment. The decision it makes in the coming months will be among the most consequential leadership choices for Miami’s next generation…