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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Superintendent Jose Dotres announces retirement and outlines school consolidation plans for Miami-Dade

Retiring Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres announced that the district will continue to consolidate underenrolled schools this year to address declining student enrollment. The district projects a loss of 8,000 students this year, following a loss of 13,000 students last year, and is actively working to encourage families, including immigrant populations, to enroll their children.

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Why It Matters

The district's ongoing '' strategy means more school closures and consolidations are expected, which directly impacts school assignments and local community resources for families.

Key Facts

  • The district projects a loss of 8,000 students for the current school year.
  • The district lost more than 13,000 students during the previous school year.
  • The district is continuing a 'right-sizing' process that involves closing and consolidating underenrolled schools.
  • Nine schools were consolidated by the district last year.
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools outperformed the state in 19 out of 21 tested academic areas.
  • Superintendent Jose Dotres is retiring after five years in the position.
  • The district is actively encouraging immigrant families, including those affected by TPS status changes, to enroll their children in public schools.
  • The district plans to provide resources to families to address anxieties regarding school enrollment.

Who's Mentioned

locationMiami Senior High School“Site of the Opening of Schools event”other13,000“Number of students lost by the district last year”other8,000“Projected student enrollment loss for the current school year”personJose Dotres“Retiring Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools”other21“Total number of tested areas”other19“Number of tested areas where the district surpassed state averages”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“The school district overseeing the consolidation and enrollment efforts”