Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK-8) middle school students participated in the South Florida Science and Engineering Fair on January 26. The students submitted poster projects and earned awards for their efforts. Two excellent medals were given to Jayden Sanchez and Solace Tobar and five Honorable Mention medals were announced at the awards ceremony in February at Miami Dade College North's Science Complex. Pictured, (top row, from left) Jayden...

A group of Barbara Goleman High students recently competed in the Ten80 Education STEM state competition taking first place in the racing competition and finishing second overall. Ten80 Education is a team of STEM, education and business professionals dedicated to cultivating a STEM Ecosystem that unites and inspires the next generation to entrepreneurial thinkers and innovators empowering all student to thrive in a world of constant...

Lawton Chiles Middle School (LCMS) was honored to once more be recognized by Magnet Schools of America (MSOA) for its Cambridge International program for 2019. The MSOA award is given to the top magnet schools in the nation. It is particularly given to schools that show commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts and the consistent delivery of quality services to all...

Forming a partnership with Barry University, Mater Lakes Academy is now offering a program for students to earn their EMT certificate following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training in their physical education classes.The program prepares students to perform CPR in emergency situations.According to the American Heart Association, in order to perform CPR, an individual needs to meet all requirements to earn an EMT...

During February 11 students from Miami Lakes K8 Center successfully passed the Industry Certification Exam for Microsoft Office Word 2016. This exam is the industry standard and provides students with the necessary digital skills to succeed in school and college. It also opens career opportunities by demonstrating verifiable, marketable skills. The students are currently preparing to take the PowerPoint 2016 exam. Pictured top row (from left)...