In the midst of the constant flurry of distractions and attacks by the likes of Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis we have lost focus on what is happening to our schools and teachers. You may have not been paying attention to the myriad of school closures and so called repurposing plans of schools across South […]
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When US Congressman Josiah Walls left Washington, DC, in 1876, it would be another 117 years before Floridians sent another Black person to represent them in the halls of Congress. One hundred and seventeen years. The cause and consequences of that gap are worth revisiting as—after the US Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais
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The story of Julia Pennington-Gilchrist begins in the most public of spotlights, but her work has always been embedded in quiet, consistent care. Earlier this year, in a district with more than 20,000 educators, she stood on stage as one of four finalists for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As the crowd
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Arias Austin didn’t build SlushyIcees like a startup chasing investors and instant scale. She built it like a South Florida hustle—lean, local, and centered on a product that makes sense in Miami heat. The brand, formerly called SluttyIcees, is a family-owned dessert business built around colorful frozen Icees and what Austin calls “creative Iceé Bowls,”
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Giving is what eventually gave back to Dr. Andre Jackson, in the form of fulfillment. As a Florida A&M University criminal justice student he spent hours in Tallahassee elementary schools, serving as a mentor. “That’s what kind of gave me that spark to say, ‘This is what I really want to do,’” Jackson recalls. Soon
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As our regional economy evolves, one truth remains constant: educators are the foundation of a strong, future-ready talent pipeline. From early learning through postsecondary education and workforce training, educators play a decisive role in preparing individuals for the jobs that will define our community’s economic future. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations
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Congratulations to the Top Educators for 2026 across Miami-Dade County who continue to show up, stand up, and speak up for our children during one of the most challenging periods in modern education. At a time when public education is facing political attacks, staffing shortages, resource inequities, and growing social pressures, Miami’s educators continue to
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The job market has become increasingly competitive across industries. Employers are no longer just looking for candidates with experience; they want professionals who can clearly communicate their value, demonstrate measurable impact, and adapt to changing workplace demands. Often, the challenge talented professionals struggle with is not because they lack skills, but because they fail to
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If there’s one question I’ve been asked more than any other this spring, it’s this: “Robbie, what are rates going to do?” If I had a crystal ball, I’d be writing from a beach chair in Capri. I don’t. But my phone rings every day, and what I’m seeing in Miami right now is this:
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When preparing to mediate, parties often spend significant time selecting the “most experienced” neutral. They look at years of litigation, judicial appointments, verdict history, or the prestige of what a resume/curriculum vitae demonstrate. But mediation was never designed to be a continuation of litigation by another name. The real question is not simply who knows
‘Sword-n-shield or bridge-n-brick’: The neutral’s mindset matters more than the title Read More »