COVID-19 prevention: Miami Dade College cancels classes starting Friday

Miami Dade College discussed a nearly six-month timeilne with search firm AGB Search to hire a new school president Tuesday.

MIAMI — Miami Dade College announced Thursday night all classes are canceled from Friday to March 29, but teachers still have to show up to work.

According to Hessy Fernandez, a spokesman for the public college, the teachers will have to start preparing to transition to a remote learning environment.

Fernandez also said employees who help to keep the facility operational will also have to report to work.

For more information, visit the college’s site.

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