Dads Take Their Kids to School Day at MLK-8 Center

Education Thursday, October 4, 2018

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK8) celebrated Dads Take Your Child to School Day on September 26. All male role models were invited to spend precious moments with their student(s) while also enjoying donuts, coffee and juice. A photo booth expressing thanks for their influence and support of our students was also displayed. The MLK8 PTSA (parent teacher student association) was proud to sponsor this event. In the photo booth, MLK-8 student...
  Florida Trend magazine selected Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho as one of Florida’s Most Influential business leaders in its latest edition in a new section recognizing community advocates. The inaugural special section of the publication highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state of Florida. The editorial staff recognizes the state’s most...

FIU ranked in top 100 public universities

Education Thursday, October 4, 2018

  Florida International University is ranked among the top 100 public universities in the U.S., moving up 22 spots from last year’s rank, according to the Florida Board of Governor’s performance metrics. It is the first time in school history that FIU cracked the 100 ranking. “This rise in rankings reflects the hard work of our faculty and staff, and the determination of our students to excel. Our improvement...
  Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been able to not only increase enrollment in advanced placement (AP) courses, but passing rates on AP exams have also increased.  In the 2017-2018 school year, more than 30,000 students were enrolled in an AP course, with 55 percent of those students passing the exam. AP classes allow students to earn college credits while still enrolled in high school; this can help the student with...
  Dade Christian School welcomed Paul A. Humphreys as the new principal and New Testament Baptist Church (NTBC) superintendent of schools. He will focus on the mission of developing every child in mind, body and spirit. He believes that cultivating creative thinkers using a well-balanced approach can produce compassionate Christian global citizens. Humphreys began his life-long educational journey at Baptist University of...
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