Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved students. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho had been invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House where the county was recognized.The USDOE’s Office of Innovation and Improvement partnered with...
Florida International University was one of three state universities to receive $1 million in student scholarships to help erase any financial barriers for students and increase the number of graduates in computer and information technology, thanks to the National Science Foundation.Along with the University of South Florida and University of Central Florida, FIU was awarded the five-year scholarship grant in support of the collaborative...
Students at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School are gaining exposure to robotics and programming as the STREAM program flourishes. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Music and represents an integration of the arts and religion as students are prepared for STEM related fields. Forty students in sixth through eighth grade are taking robotics classes. Students are introduced to concepts of engineering, robotics,...

Pace’s ’Til Death Do Us Part sells out three shows

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Friday, December 2, 2016

Pace High School’s acclaimed drama program held a trio of sold-out performances for its Fall 2016 production ‘Til Death Do Us Part on November 1, 2, and 3. What made this production unique is that it is the first completely original play created by Pace Drama alumni and students. The murder comedy-mystery set in a 1980s wedding was written primarily by Jamie Adelson, a Pace alumna from the Class of 2015. She worked in...

BGEC marks Homeless Awareness Day

Education Friday, December 2, 2016

Students from The National Junior Honor Society and Youth Crime Watch at Bob Graham Education Center gathered on November 3, Homeless Awareness Day. Cardboard signs were used to remind the community that homelessness is an issue that affects everyone. Helpline cards were distributed to parents as they were dropping off their children in the morning. Special thanks to the school’s homeless liaison and counselor Sara Najara, who works...
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