Eighth grade students from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School captured fourth place at the Florida First Robotics Competition held at The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach.The competition was the South Florida Regional Qualifying Tournament as part of the First® Lego® League program by First Inspires.“I was impressed by the students’ faith throughout the competition,” said Kristina Bacallao, the STREAM (Science,...

Pace High School students won awards in 11 categories at the Future Business Leaders of America district competition ceremony held on February 2. The 22 FBLA students showcased their skills in various business and career categories including banking, finances, mobile app development, entrepreneurship, and journalism. Pace High continued its long tradition of FBLA success, which includes several state and national titles, as 18 of the 22...

Pace High School welcomed 40 career professionals, including alumni, including recently elected Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid (Class of 2002), to present to its student body at its annual Career Day on February 3.  Students listened to and spoke with professionals from careers ranging as wide as attorneys and FBI agents to dog care experts and fitness specialists. Of the 40 presenters, 21 were also Pace alumni returning to their alma mater...

Bob Graham Education Center students in the Civic Engagement Academy got a civics lesson earlier this month from State Senator Rene Garcia, State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and Miami Lakes Councilmember Frank Mingo.The students were in Tallahassee and received a tour of the Florida Senate and House chambers respectfully, and learned how an idea becomes a law and how the Florida budget works every year. Hitting close to home was how the...

On Saturday, April 1 Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto Carvalho, and the Foundation for New Education Initiatives (FNEI) are teaming up to host the second 5K Challenge to benefit Miami-Dade public schools. The 5K will take place at Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami from 7 a.m. to noon. The registration deadline is March 25. All participants running for a school team will help FNEI support their...