Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was presented with the prestigious Cervantes Outstanding Educator Award in late October at the Miami Airport Hilton. Named for famed 15th century Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, the award is presented annually by The Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education to honorees who have made significant contributions to promote excellence in the education of...

In late October, Stephanie Bertini, a broadcast journalist currently employed at NBC 6 News, walked into the journalism classroom at Miami Lakes Educational Center prepared with an audiovisual resume and powerpoint, ready to impart her knowledge on the future generation of journalists.Bertini began with a video that compiled her 10 year broadcast career to show her transition in journalism, beginning with local stories in Canada and...

The Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust paid tribute to Miami Lakes Middle School teacher Lisa Deyarza as the recipient of the 2016 Ethical Governance Day Award during a ceremony on October 25 that brought county and school officials to the Mock Courtroom that Deyarza envisioned and built using grants, donations and personal labor.In addition to opening the Mock Courtroom in 2014, Deyarza initiated a schoolwide annual Mock...

  Hialeah Miami Lakes High student Keno Bryant was named the Miami Dolphins Student of the Week last month.Bryant, along with other winners from Miami-Dade and Broward county  schools, were honored with a plaque by the home team during a regular season game at Hard Rock Stadium.Bryant and other students were selected by their principals and teachers for their citizenship and classroom achievements.Publix also donated a $25 gift...

American High School junior Cesar Vidaud was WEDR 99 Jamz Student of the Month for October for receiving a perfect score on the U.S. History EOC Exam.The Broward-based radio station, owned by Cox Media Group, recognizes outstanding high students in the tri-county area by having teachers and students write an essay about an outstanding student who has an outstanding GPA and represents his school, his/her family and community in a positive...