MDC receives $10 million grant for scholarships

Education Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Thanks to an anonymous $10 million donation, Miami Dade College is planning to expand its groundbreaking American Dream Scholarship program, which supports the college in its role as a pioneer in the national effort to provide access and affordability. The American Dream Scholarship, which was created in 2011, provides high-school graduates from Miami Dade County, the opportunity to get a college education without having to incur debt from...

Jose Marti MAST opens applications

Education Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The application process for acceptance into Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, a full magnet program with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is now open. Students from fifth to tenth grade interested in applying can visit www.mast3.com up until the deadline of January 15, 2019.  Students at MAST Academy focus on extensive learning in the areas of life science, natural science and computer science. ...

Our Lady of the Lakes Fashion Show a real treat

Education Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s 22nd annual Children’s Fashion Show and luncheon, “An Evening in Morocco,” was a stylish fundraising success. The show was held October 20 at the Doubletree Miami Airport Convention Center. It featured 130 student models, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and drew more than 600 guests. The event is the largest fundraiser for the first half of the school year. Money...

Goleman AP honor students

Education Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Four Barbara Goleman Senior High School (Goleman) students earned a distinction as a National AP (Advanced Placement) Scholar. The distinction is given to these hardworking students by College Board, a nonprofit organization that helps connect students to opportunities and success on their road to a college education. In order to obtain a rank as a National AP Scholar, students must receive an average score of at least a four (five being...

BGEC participates in 2018 Jumpstart Read for Record

Education Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) announced that the school  participated in the 2018 Jumpstart Read for the Record campaign on Thursday, October 25. This global campaign supports high-quality early learning, and highlights the importance of building children's vocabulary and promoting a love for reading. Children and adults worldwide were scheduled to take action by participating in the world's largest shared reading experience by...
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