Barbara Goleman student Kelsy Ruano was noted for her place as a top ten finalist in the Elie Wiesel Ethics Essay Contest for her essay titled “The Cowardice of Tolerance.” Ruano’s essay dealt with the LGBT community, specifically how those who call themselves allies of the community have a responsibility to uphold. “The whole point of the essay was an ethical dilemma,” said Ruano. “So I wrote about...

After winning first place in the District and State competition, Bob Graham Education Center Civic Engagement Academy's We the People Team placed second in the We the People National Invitational, hosted by the Center of Civic Education on April 28 through May 1, at the National Conference Center in the Washington, D.C. area.The students are honored to be among such formidable contenders. The state of Indiana placed first, Florida placed...

Bob Graham Education Center’s seventh grade law studies class was selected as one of the top three schools in the District’s Project Citizen Competition.  Project Citizen is a program that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy.The BGEC project went on to the Capitol Showcase in Tallahassee and will...

Miami Lakes Town Council recognized three Bob Graham Education Center students during the May 2 Council meeting for earning first, second and third place at the Miami-Dade Science and Engineering Fair. The students are (from left) Ashley Pineda (second place), Armani Estrada (first place), and Cecilia Valle (third place). These students swept the International Bridge Competition against all other students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAC) announced the winners of the 2017 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships presented by The Graham Companies. The two winners were commended for their accomplishments and introduced at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Melany Hernandez and Esteban Guio.Hernandez, with a 5.077 GPA from School of Advanced Studies, will be attending Emory University. She hopes to...