In recognition of the special connection shared between children and grandparents, Pace High School hosted the annual Grandparents Mass and Breakfast on Thursday, November 2. The Grandparents Day morning celebration, which had been rescheduled from September due to Hurricane Irma, was held in the school’s chapel and was attended by nearly 30 students and their family members. The celebrant on the mass, Father Elvis A. Gonzalez spoke...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board member Perla Tabares-Hantman and Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho received the 2017 Hispanic Education Leadership Award during the third annual Hispanic Leadership Award Luncheon, which was hosted by the Hispanic Education Coalition of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Jose Marti Foundation.The event, during Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizes individuals who have made a difference in...

In the fertile grounds of Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, students and staff grow almost as quickly as the arboretum. Although a combined effort, one man is the driving force behind the school’s evergreen thumb – Andrew Kearns. Kearns has worked daily to educate and protect the native wildlife of South Florida. A teacher of 32 years, Kearns has used his curiosity in flora and fauna to drive his projects such as the Million...

American High School was recently recognized as a Miami-Dade County Public Schools STEM school for the 2017-2018 year with the Bronze level.American was designated a STEM school by primarily promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education and integration among its disciplines.The school’s designation criteria includes STEM competitions, professional development, partnerships, equity and accountability.In addition,...

The Mater Lakes Academy Thespians took to the stage at the Lehman Theatre in October to bring The Wizard Of Oz to anticipating audiences.The Wizard of Oz is the Thespians’ first production of the 2017-2018 school year, and their second in partnership with Miami-Dade College. The show was a collaborative effort among the various arts programs at Mater Lakes, with Band, Drama, Dance and Art all contributing to its success. The shows were...