In a recent op-ed published in the Miami Herald, an incomplete narrative suggested that nearly six out of 10 students in Miami-Dade Public Schools (M-DCPS) are “falling behind” in reading.
This framing overlooks a critical piece of the data: the category of students who are “on grade level” was completely excluded from this calculation.
Ignoring this group paints an inaccurate picture and fails to recognize the achievements of tens of thousands of students and the dedication of the educators who support them…