Getting into the Air Force Academy is no easy feat, for Miami Lakes Educational Center student Emily Norat it took six essays, a physical exam, a fitness test (taken three times), and four interviews over the course of a year. Given the rigorous and long process to apply to the Air Force Academy, one might think this was a lifelong dream for Norat, however, it all began with her older brother’s interest in enlisting. Because of...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) received 42 awards from the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) for the 2016-2017 award cycle. For the sixth year in a row, M-DCPS out-performed all other school districts nationwide.  MSA, a national organization representing over 4,000 magnet schools and programs, annually recognizes magnet schools and programs for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) stressed the deadline is approaching on March 31 for applications for the 2017 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies.Two $1,000 scholarships each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Miami Lakes.All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31, and will be forwarded to the EAB for final selection. Winners will be...

In September, 16,000 Semifinalists were announced for the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP), and met all the requirements to advance as finalists in the competition. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million, which NMSP will begin mailing scholarships in March. Gillian Peraza, a senior at Mater Lakes...

Completely immersed in scientific methodology, Spanish Lake Elementary students participated in the Miami-Dade STEAM Expo and its related competitions, SECME Olympiad & Festival and the Elementary Science Fair, at the 2017 South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair held on the Miami-Dade North Campus February 3.This competition provides the ideal opportunity for students to learn and to demonstrate their understanding of the...