Hialeah Gardens High School senior Caridad Cruz was among a group of students who Bank of America selected to take part in its 2016 Student Leaders Program.The eight-week program connects high school juniors and seniors based on their academic achievement and community service to employment, skills development and service. They are also awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls...

As proposed by chair Perla Tabares Hantman, the Miami-Dade School Board unanimously voted to endorse the 2016 “Welcome Back to School” Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school. Also endorsed were International “Walk to School Day” and the 5-E School Assessment Tool developed by the University of Miami’s Walksafe and Bikesafe programs.“For the past several years the Community Traffic...

Barbara Goleman High student William Nodal was among a group of cadets who recently completed the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Explorers Academy Training program with an opportunity to learn about a career in law enforcement. Students were engaged in an extensive training program, which is held each summer, including gaining insight into police work through first-hand experience, assisting police professionals in a...

Miami Lakes resident Edward Piderman was among the 23 former Miami-Dade College students who were recently inducted into the college’s 2016 Hall of Fame.The alumnus were recognized during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Hilton Miami Downtown, which benefits the Alumni Scholarship Fund, for their professional accomplishments and contributions to their community.Piderman is a retired City of Miami deputy fire chief, serving for...

Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 announced that 18 graduates from the class of 2016 were awarded Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes three lottery-funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement. There are two kinds of scholarships: the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) and the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS).Jonathon Milian, JMMA’s Cap...