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Miami-Dade County Public Schools selects unanimously veteran educator as new superintendent to replace retiring leader
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Peter D'Oench , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Rafael Villalobos, 54, will take the reins.
A veteran educator has been chosen to lead Miami -Dade County Public Schools. Rafael Villalobos, 54, will take the reins. He has a long history with the school system, starting as a teacher in 1994.
Villalobos has held various administrative roles, including Assistant Principal and Principal. Most recently, he served as South Regional Superintendent since 2022. The school board voted unanimously to appoint him.
Further details about Villalobos' vision and plans for the school district are available from the source. The outgoing superintendent expressed confidence in Villalobos' ability to continue the district's success.
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Category: arts Published: July 29, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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