MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Way have a big reason to celebrate after raising $1.5 million.

7’s Belkys Nerey was on hand to emcee their annual breakfast and awards ceremony at Jungle Island, Thursday morning.

Teachers, students and administrators celebrated the district’s 2017 United Way of Miami-Dade campaign.

The school system and United Way have worked together for more than 40 years to help children and families in our community.

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