The Dade County Bar Association recently honored Miami-Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron at its 100-year celebration gala for his contributions to enriching the Miami community and the catalyst for shaping the institution among the best in the United States.The event was held on Saturday, June 4, at the JW Marriott in Brickell, where other dignitaries were recognized on the same night.The Association also honored Richard Fain,...

St. Thomas University will host the Student ACES Captain's Summit, a leadership event designed specifically for high school athletic captains, on Tuesday, September 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fernandez Family Center. The event is the first of its kind to be held in Miami-Dade County.The Student ACES Captain's Summit will provide the high school athletic captains with leadership skills, techniques and life lessons through an all-day,...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Danceline team has been invited to perform in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The event, presented by the U.S.-based department story chain since 1924, will be televised nationally on NBC. According to Nielsen TV ratings, an average of 44 million people watch the parade on an annual basis.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) was recently awarded the coveted Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal for implementing student data privacy protections that meet a set of high standards around five core practice areas: Leadership, Business, Data Security, Professional Development and Classroom.The seal is presented by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), in association with the School Superintendents Association (AASA),...

Over the last several years, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High has reinvented itself and reclaimed much of the glory of its history. The Advanced Placement Exam passing rate has increased by over seven percent since 2014 and the graduation rate has soared to almost 90 percent. The school has received the prestigious National Magnet School of Distinction Award for the second consecutive year and has added the prominent AP Capstone Program...