Miami-Dade District Seeks Microschools to Lease Empty Classroom Space

The Miami-Dade school district, one of the nation’s largest, is inviting independent microschools to lease empty classroom space — providing a new revenue stream as public school enrollment drops sharply. The initiative, according to the district officials, is both a response to enrollment declines as well as a way to accommodate families who have a wide range of educational choices. The district already allows students on Florida’s voucher programs to take à la carte courses in public schools, including core academics and electives. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Officials are “really just committed to advancing these innovative partnerships ,” Verena Cabrera, the district’s enterprise development officer, said during a virtual meeting this week with interested microschool operators.

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