Miami Lakes K-8 Center's (MLK8) PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) has supplied 83 teachers in their school with year-round school supplies through the initiative Teachers Closet. The Teachers Closet is a program that accepts new supplies and materials for staff to use in their classrooms. Teachers can visit the closet, and use donated items for their students. The first distribution took place on October 4 and was received by...

  Wearing a red power suit, assistant U.S. attorney Breezye Telfair made one thing clear – she can try a case. She owned the Harbinger newsroom at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC), much like she owns a courtroom, as she discussed her career and the unconventional path she took to becoming a federal prosecutor. The Miami Lakes native started her journalism career in high school, when she interned with The Miami Herald and...

  Once again, Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is among the best. This time, the Jaguars earned the highest marks in STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) becoming a Gold Designated School. Over 100 schools across South Florida completed the extensive process for the STEM designation, which includes competitions that students participate in throughout the year, professional development for teachers, developing and...

  Hialeah Gardens High students Bryan Oller and Francis Santiago were named semifinalists for the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. They were among the 16,000 participants in the 64th annual program. The two academically talented high-school seniors have an opportunity to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. They were selected as semifinalists for their...

  The Spartans at Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) recently celebrated their traditional homecoming week. The week-long celebration began on Friday, October 5 and ran through the following week, culminating in the annual homecoming football game and dance. Pace students, faculty and staff came together to enjoy some of the most anticipated events of the year while showing off their Spartan pride. The theme for the 2018...