BEYOND THE GRADE:
A CLOSE LOOK AT MIAMI’S K-12 SYSTEM
How are Miami’s students performing in reading and math? Where do achievement gaps persist? And what will it take to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed? With data from national assessments and local classrooms, Beyond the Grade highlights Miami’s progress and the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to improve reading, math and long-term outcomes.
PRESS RELEASE
FULL REPORT
SOLUTIONS
To meet Miami’s education challenges head-on, the Partnership for Miami is advancing a set of practical, evidence-based solutions. Our approach centers on replicating and expanding high-quality schools, developing strong pipelines for teachers and leaders, empowering families with transparency and tools and equipping education leaders to focus squarely on student outcomes. Together, these strategies are designed to raise literacy and math achievement and ensure every child in Miami-Dade has the opportunity to succeed.
LAUNCH & GROW HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS
Replicate proven school models across district managed, magnet and public charter. Grow enrollment in under enrolled, high-quality schools. Increase literacy and math outcomes for all students.
DEVELOP & NURTURE TALENT PIPELINES
Expanding alternative pathways into the classroom and strengthening leadership pipelines ensures current and aspiring school leaders receive the preparation and support they need to drive lasting improvements in student achievement.
EMPOWER & ACTIVATE FAMILIES
Create a family-centered ecosystem by increasing transparency on school performance, developing tools to help parents navigate their options and engaging parents directly about the schools they want.
EQUIP EDUCATION LEADERS TO DRIVE STUDENT SUCCESS
Support school board members and senior leaders, across district and public charter schools, to focus on student outcomes and open collaboration.