Miami Lakes Middle School (MLMS) Science teacher Efrain Valdiva was nominated to be Lifechanger of the Year, a prestigious award given to teachers who go the extra mile.  Born in Nicaragua, Valdiva fled in the 80’s to seek political asylum in the U.S. He came to this country with no family or support system, but he wanted to work his way to the top to be able to bring his wife and children over to him. He went back to...

  For the second consecutive year, Hialeah Miami Lakes High School has been named a National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. The National Magnet School of Excellence honors the top magnet schools in the U.S., as HML demonstrated a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and...

  Several years ago, second grade gifted and dance teacher, Christina Herrera, accepted the challenge to form a dance troupe at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE). In a short period of time, the troupe flourished and grew. The students participating learned how to stay strong under stress, as they learned to express their emotions through movement.  They learned a variety of dance styles, and strengthened their bodies. The girls in the...

  For the first time in school history, the Hialeah Miami Lakes High marching band will perform with local middle school bands in an effort to recruit the students to attend the high school and march with the Trojans. The marching bands from Miami Lakes and Palm Springs Middle schools and Miami Lakes K-8 Center will perform with the Trojans marching band at Concert Under the Stars, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, April 13, at...

  The American Patriots (AP) runners are a group of student athletes with special needs at American Senior High School (ASHS). These athletes are coached like varsity athletes and have achieved milestones. Most of the students run miles without stopping, and a few can run or walk the entire distance. These athletes train weekly to compete in all types of marathon events in Miami- Dade County. The last event AP Runners participated in...