When professor Richard Raleigh started teaching at St. Thomas University in 1966, assignments were done on typewriters, not computers; research was done at the library, not on the internet; music was heard on the radio. not Spotify; and St. Thomas University, known as Biscayne College, was graduating its first class. Fifty years later, Detroit-native Raleigh remains dedicated to the university and his students, and says living through...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho stopped by American Senior High School in late December for a surprise visit to speak with and have lunch with students. Carvalho is pictured with a patriot alumni.

Bob Graham Educational Center’s Bobcat Dance Competition Team started off their competition season on December 10. The event was hosted by American Dance Alliance at Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School. The team entered 13 routines for competition and were awarded medals for their Ensemble; Superior Performance trophies for Lyrical, Jazz, and Open Routines. They earned an Overall Sweepstake Award for their performances. There are...

Our Lady of the Lakes kindergarten classes had the opportunity to further their education in art by visiting The Young at Art Children’s Museum in Davie. During the field trip, the children were able to have a hands on learning experience to broaden their knowledge and idea of art. The children also had the chance to visit the exhibit known as CultureScapes. This exhibit helped to bring a new understanding of the world and how...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School student Ryan Campos (top left) and Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High student Savannah Kelly (top right) are among the new members of the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission. Campos represents District 13 and Kelly is representing District 1. The new members were sworn in during a ceremony last month at County Hall. The Commission allows high school students  from each commission district to represent and...