According to National Education Association numbers, Florida’s average starting teacher salary of $49,435 ranks a respectable 19th in the nation. It’s as teaching careers progress that the picture changes. According to those same numbers, Florida’s overall average teacher salary of $56,643 ranks last among all 50 states. It’s in that climate – and amid data such as new Department of Commerce numbers that...

Two Miami Lakes Educational Center students were recently recognized for their efforts at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Seniors Rachel Vasco and Aztil Duarte are part of MLEC’s Commercial Arts Technology program. The pair earned national medals at the awards for their art. Rachel created a drawing titled “Perfect Failure” and Aztil a photo called “Sense of Comfort” featuring a small...

The Town of Miami Lakes and children’s learning group Snapology are offering two new STEAM programs for kids this fall. For eight weeks, kids ages 4 to 8 can learn engineering, robotics and beginner-friendly coding at the STEAM adventures program. Kids in the program will meet on Friday afternoons to work on problem solving using those skills. The STEAM Adventures program runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from September 4 to...

Students from the Center for Financial Training Future Bankers & Financial Professionals Program recently completed an internship designed to introduce young professionals to the world of financial services. The high school students spent the summer working for JetStream Federal Credit Union, where they got hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. They also learned about all the various careers on offer in the...

Students aren’t the only ones who need to be ready on Aug. 13 for the return to classes. Motorists need to prepare as well.      With the start of school comes the reduced speed zones throughout Miami Lakes, more traffic, and parents along with students walking to and from school.      Sgt. George Soto with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Miami Lakes District urges drivers to have extra patience for...