In a February tradition spanning over three decades, Monsignor Edward Pace High School seniors have been packing their bags and sweaters to travel to Canada for the annual senior trip. This year, 68 seniors and eight chaperones flew to Montreal from February 16 through 20 for a trip of snow, skiing, shopping, maple syrup, and faith. After landing in Montreal at 1 a.m. the night before, the seniors and their chaperones spent their first...

Bob Graham Education Center’s administration announced that the Florida Department of Education has recognized 18 BGEC teachers as “High Impact Teachers.” A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments found these teachers had an impact on student learning that is among the most positive in the entire state. These teachers have been commended for their efforts in preparing learners to be...

Palm Springs North Elementary School teacher Rossana Chiarella, was one of three teachers awarded for the Hispanic Heritage Elementary Excellence in Education award. Chiarella was honored in a ceremony where Governor Rick Scott awarded her at his estate in Tallahassee. One teacher from elementary school, one from middle school and one from high school were recognized in the entire state. She is pictured with Governor Scott and his wife, Ann,...

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High choir students ended 2016 right, at the annual Disney’s EPCOT Candlelight Processional in early December. The students performed two shows with Edward James Olmos, actor in the 1998 film Selena as Abraham Quintanilla Jr. He also staffed in Battlestar Gallactica, Miami Vice and was nominated for an academy award for his work in Stand and Deliver. The Candlelight Processional is a Walt Disney World...

Fourteen Mater Lakes Academy students were honored at a luncheon hosted by Doral College on Thursday, February 16. The luncheon was to congratulate the students on their upcoming graduation from Doral College.Doral College hosted the luncheon at Morton’s Steakhouse with all the high school students that are completing the program attending. Douglas Rodriguez, president of Doral College, addressed the students and commended them for...