“LifeChanger of the Year” is a prestigious award given to a teacher, administrator or staff member in a school for going above and beyond their normal duties. Elizabeth “Betty” Echavarria was nominated by Elizabeth Gutierrez for her outstanding work as the principal’s secretary at Miami Lakes Middle School. Thanks to Echavarria, Gutirrez’s grandchildren were able to transition into their new school...

  From now until Wednesday, October 31, the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church (MLUMC) will be holding it’s annual pumpkin patch at 14800 Ludlam Road.  Admission to the patch is $3 Monday through Thursday, with admission being $5 Friday through Sunday. Children 12 years old and under have free admission with a paying adult. The admission price includes $3 Pumpkin Bucks that may be applied towards any pumpkin or gourd...

  Students from Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) volunteered to serve as greeters and ushers at the State of the Town address. The students in the CEA continuously look for opportunities to learn about the government while volunteering and serving their community. (Pictured from left) Alexa Llovet, Sophia Inguanzo, Mayor Manny Cid, Susanna Inguanzo, Olivia Torre and Christopher Inguanzo.

Miami-Dade Public School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Mayor Manny Cid, Miami Lakes council members, Bob Graham Education Center students, faculty, parents, District officials and community members came together to lead the 2018 “Walk Your Children to School Day.” The International Walk to School Day is a global event involving communities in more than 40 countries walking and biking to school...

Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) is proud to have five of the most talented musicians accepted into the prestigious 2019 FMEA All-State Chorus and All-State Orff ensemble. Next January, Brandon Picado, Aiden Guanipa, Allison Estelles, Noah Legra and Anabel Ramirez will be representing BGEC by performing in Tampa for the Florida Music Educator Association Convention alongside the very best elementary school musicians from around the state....