NewsIslander News (Key Biscayne)August 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County Public Schools start 2020-2021 academic year on August 13
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools district will begin the new academic year on the morning of Thursday, August 13. More than 300,000 students are enrolled in the district's traditional schools for the upcoming term.
Read the full story at Islander News (Key Biscayne)Why It Matters
The start date establishes the official beginning of the academic calendar for over 300,000 students and their families in the Miami-Dade County school system.
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Who's Mentioned
personRafael Villalobos“Scheduled to take over as Superintendent in February.”personJose L. Dotres“Final Opening of Schools event before stepping down in February.”organizationKey Biscayne K-8 Center“Earned an A grade with 76% of available points.”organizationMAST Academy“Earned an A grade with 88% of available points.”organizationFlorida Department of Education“Released 2025-26 school grades.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district managing the 2026-2027 academic year.”organizationCoral Gables Senior High School“Slipped to a B grade with 62% of available points.”