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Rafael Villalobos appointed as new superintendent for Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Rafael Villalobos, a 54-year-old veteran educator, will take on the role.
A new superintendent has been appointed for Miami -Dade County Public Schools. Rafael Villalobos, a 54-year-old veteran educator, will take on the role. The decision was made by the Miami-Dade School Board, with all members voting in favor of the appointment.
The vote was unanimous, with 8 members supporting Villalobos for the position. Further details about the appointment and Villalobos' background can be found through CBS4 Miami. Information about Villalobos' plans and goals as superintendent is not available in this brief, but readers can consult the source for more information about the appointment and what it may mean for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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Category: government Published: July 29, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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