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Miami-Dade superintendent has 'grave concerns' about legislative proposal

Mar 14, 2017

Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho tells the Miami Herald editorial board about the district's concerns about Florida lawmakers' plans to force districts to share local capital revenue with charter schools.

Justin Azpiazu Miami Herald

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