Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) fifth graders embarked on their studies of American history with Patriot’s Day on September 11.  Fifth grade students in Julie Barreto-Tejero’s class wrote on a copy of their hand print about what being a patriot meant to them. This was a message of peace and hope, and the handprints were then displayed in the shape of the American flag.  Through their studies, students...

  Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) held elections for the 2018-2019 PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) board on September 13. The BGEC administration and staff are proud to share the members of the board, who’ve been re-elected. The BGEC administration thanks them for their tireless efforts in fundraising for many endeavors at the school. PTSA members and others as they are pictured (from left) Karen Grace, North region...

  For the first time ever, the Miami-Dade College Foundation hit the $1 million mark in fundraising. During the third annual IAM MDC Day last week, the organization raised a record $1,045,350 for scholarships and programs that support students seeking to earn their college degrees. Last year, the foundation raised $228,543. MDC alumni, staff, students and community members contributed large amounts of dollars to help reach the $1...

  On October 25, Hialeah Gardens Middle School (HGM) is hosting its first annual Interactive S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) night for the community of Miami Lakes as well as students and parents. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Participants will be able to visit a variety of classrooms and participate in various hands-on S.T.E.A.M. related activities.  This year,...

  Hialeah Gardens High School was among several local high schools that brought home the gold in awards and scholarships at the NAF Academies Conference in Washington, D.C. The event focuses on professional development experience that ignites innovation and spreads effective practices across the NAF network through unique learning and networking opportunities. The conference was attended by more than 60 Miami-Dade County Public Schools...