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Inventor and entrepreneur Ivan Yaeger visited my classroom at Yeshiva Elementary School on opening week. Students were enthralled by his presentation which included opportunities to operate the robotic arm he invented. If you'd like to come visit, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you, Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava for stopping by Yeshiva Elementary School to see Rabbi Larson's Second Graders master the Shemoneh Esrei in Hebrew, together with its English translation. 
Participating in the First Annual Administrative Retreat for the Talmudic University (TU) consortium of schools, which includes Yeshiva Elementary School, Yeshiva Middle School, Aderes, Mechina, and TU.
Sharing ideas with Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent, Archdiocese of Miami.
Legendary teacher Doug Burris inspired students for 40 years at Miami Beach Senior High.
Students attend award ceremony for the H.O.P.E. Contest which addresses the problems associated with pet overpopulation. Martin Karp founded the Contest 31 years ago.
Meeting with students. Some of Dr. Karp's policy initiatives were created based on student, parent and teacher input.
Student leaders in the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project volunteering.
Joined by wife Danielle and sons Herschel, Benjamin and Samson at Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary (VABHOE) School PTSA fundraiser with Principal Julio Fong. 
Out and about at Biscayne Beach Elementary where Dr. Karp taught for 13 consecutive years.
Nissim Black, songwriter, record producer and rapper, accepts a proclamation at a Miami-Dade School Board meeting.
M-DCPS opens the King Carter Academy of Trade & Logistics.
Greeting former Governor and current United States Senator Rick Scott at Ojus Elementary.
A campaign was created to address children's safety and the issue of online solicitation from one of Dr. Karp's initiatives as a board member on The Children's Trust.
Dr. Karp, who was the recipient of the South Florida Veterinary People, Pets and Vets award in 2004 and 2010, begins his 31st year helping our community's pets by partnering with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County Animal Services, and the Humane Society of Greater Miami.
Several initiatives were proffered by Dr. Karp to address sexual abuse, and sex trafficking and exploitation, where partnerships were forged with community organizations such as the Women's Fund and The Children's Trust.
Mayor Norman Edelcup.
Dr. Rosann Sidener, Dr. Solomon Lichter, Dr. Jeanne Friedman, past principals of Miami Beach Senior High School.
Hon. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway and Hon. Raquel Regalado.
Tracy Wilsom Mourning and Principal Sally Alayon.
The STEAM Scholars Banquet was created for the purpose of recognizing our students who excelled in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. I am proud that M-DCPS continues with this initiative 
Before STEAM, it was STEM—the Scholars Banquet is an annual celebration of the magnificent scholarly work our top science students perform in M-DCPS. 
Special thanks to Principal Dawn Baglos and Gala Chair Mindi Ratner and their tremendous efforts along with the Krop PTSA for putting together the Lightning Silent Auction Gala.
Sen. Bob Graham
Gloria Estefan at a Council of Educational Change event. Pictured is an unwrapped vinyl Miami Sound Machine album that when it was released, the name Gloria M. Fajardo appeared in the credits.
Dr. Karp interviews David Lawrence Jr. shortly after the release of Mr. Lawrence’s autobiography. Dr. Karp served on The Children’s Trust with Mr. Lawrence for 8 years and was part of the effort to gain approval through a voter referendum that allowed for further support for children’s programming in perpetuity. Currently, the investment benefits over 36,000 school-aged children and youth across Miami-Dade each year. Dr Karp’s initiatives while serving on the board also led to campaigns to stop sexual exploitation and online internet solicitation.
Recognizing the Superintendent for the nation’s highest honor in urban education at the
Council of the Great City Schools Green-Garner Award presentation.
Don Francisco, host of Sabado Gigante.
Dr. Karp addressing Student Government Association presidents from every high school in District 3. Meetings were scheduled during the school year with SGA to elicit input and feedback on issues of importance to students. 
Ruth Karp’s 90th birthday and recognition for the many art demonstrations in MDCPS
Recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust with Mr. Alex Gross, Mr. David Mermelstein, Mr. Juergen T. Borsch, German Consul General, Miami and Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff, District Education Specialist/Holocaust Education.
Getting the latest on new security measures for schools from Retired School Board Chief of Police Ian Moffett.
Attending an educational forum at Miami-Dade College hosted by Sybrina Fulton in memory of her son Trayvon Martin.
Jeannette Green, who was in Dr. Karp’s Gifted class, is currently teaching at Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zweig, President of the Talmudic University consortium of schools, announces Dr. Karp as the recipient of the Yeshiva Elementary School, Yeshiva Middle School and Aderes Educational Leadership Award.
The Doc Martin Show from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. on WFTL-AM. “You lucky people.”
After Meet the Press, This Week With David Brinkley, and Face the Nation, you could hear The World According to Karp and Davis with Dr. Martin Karp and Mark Anthony Davis on WSBH-AM.
The World According to Karp and Davis live at The News Café on Ocean Drive.
The Pulse on CABLE T.A.P. with Martin Karp and Mark Davis.
Lois and Karp (Dr. Lois Krop and Dr. Martin Karp) on WFTL-AM.
Anchors Away with Cliff Schulman. Anchors Away provides sailing opportunities for students with disabilities. 
Aventura Commissioner Hon. Paul Kruss, 101-years young patron at Mo’s and Hon. Gabe Groisman
Dr. Rudy Crew at a School Board meeting as Miami-Dade Superintendent. The school district’s facilities department was revamped during his tenure, which directly benefited the district including Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach and Northeast Miami-Dade.
Perla Tabares Hantman SBAB Re-naming ceremony in March 2025 with current and former school board members.
Ms. Pearson Bryant was recognized at Fulford Elementary’s 100th birthday celebration in May 2025. Ms. Bryant integrated Fulford Elementary in 1960.
Recognizing the Miami Lighthouse Heiken Children's Vision Program for distinguished services to county schoolchildren.
Thanks to Julian Santos for inviting me to speak at the People’s Progressive Caucus of Miami-Dade
It was great seeing School Board member The Hon. Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall on the journey at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center.
School for Advanced Studies graduation with Drs. Navarro, Feldman and Bendross-Mindingall.
Ruth and Irving Karp at a retreat hosted by the Dade Association of School Administrators.
Dr. Robert B. Ingram will always be remembered for his inspirational messages and for catchphrases including “Read to Lead,” and “Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork.” 
M-DCPS received $1 million in honor of King Carter. The contribution will be used to finance the King Carter Trade and Logistics Academy, at Miami Northwestern and Miami Central Senior High schools in memory of 6-year-old King Javon Carter.
Partnering with local businesses.
El Herald’s Person of the Day.
A frequent phrase heard at DASA over the years was “Karp’s Kids Can.” Thank you to everyone for welcoming us. 
Governor Jeb Bush. Many years earlier, Gov. Bush was a guest along with Hugh Rodham on a TV program produced by students in Dr. Karp’s Gifted Program.
Herschel Karp and Governor Charlie Crist at ATM Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus.
Current School Board members in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
included Hon. Marta Perez, Hon. Robert B. Ingram and Hon. Ana Rivas Logan.
Attending one of many events for teachers.
Joined by Hon. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Samson Raphael Karp, Hon. G. Holmes Braddock, Hon.
Sen. Frederica Wilson, Hon. Betsy Kaplan, Paul Wilson, Hon. Michael M. Krop and
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho
Current School Board members in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast included Hon. Marta Perez, Hon. Robert B. Ingram and Hon. Ana Rivas Logan.
Civics lessons are taught inside and outside the classroom. Pictured here is Benji Karp.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools wins the Broad Prize, the top national award in urban education.
Meeting with U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in District 3.
Benji Karp with former Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez who is currently serving as a United States Congressman.
Superintendent Carvalho speaking at a silent auction gala where I was the honoree.
With Governor Lawton Chiles. Mrs. Pam Malley and students in the Biscayne Elementary School Gifted Program. For student pictures, visit the Classroom Photos link on this website.
Kindness rules! The Turken family has made a tremendous and lasting impact on our community through their generosity and love, which has changed so many lives. Visit jbtheartaward.com to learn more about The Jennifer Beth Turken Heart Award. Picture here: Bobby, Dana, Sam, Danny, Region Superintendent Enid Weisman. 
Benji Karp with former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio who is
currently serving as the United States Secretary of State.
The 8th Annual Lightning Silent Auction Gala with Principal Dawn Baglos.
Throughout the years, Danielle Karp provided great insight and feedback on education issues and many policy initiatives that came before the School Board. Here she is enjoying a break at a retreat hosted by the Dade Association of School Administrators.
Tremendous gains were made under the leadership of Principal Olga Figueras at Fienberg Fisher Elementary.
Meeting at the School Board Administration Building with Robert Loupo to discuss ways to strengthen anti-bullying measures, and make them more effective.
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