Barbara Goleman Senior High School ushered in a one-of-a-kind program at the start of the 2015-2016 school year, the National Security Intelligence Magnet, also referred to as The Law Enforcement and Intelligence Studies Magnet.The program, which was designed by the Goleman administration in conjunction with Academy leader and FBI agent, Peter Falcon and former FBI agent, Nelson Barbosa. It is the only school-based program currently...

Bob Graham Education Center’s Civic Engagement Academy eighth grade students placed third at the We the People National Invitational in Washington D.C. hosted by the Center of Civic Education on April 29 through May 3. Under the direction of Jackeline Hernandez and John Brady, this year’s team broke new ground marking the first time a Florida team advanced to the final round.“We are truly honored to be among the other top...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) and The Graham Companies announced the two winners of the Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships at the May 3 Town Council meeting.The two recipients are both Miami Lakes residents and received a $1,000 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by corporate sponsor The Graham Companies.Elizabeth Ruiz, a graduating senior from Mater Lakes Academy, will attend Florida Atlantic...

Three young concerto winners, one student composer and an alumni composer – presenting two world premiere pieces – will be the featured performers during a special South Florida Youth Symphony (SFYS) concert at 4 p.m. on May 22 at the Lehman Theatre in Building 5000, Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue.Admission is $10.“This is really a remarkable event and promises to be an exceptional day of music,”...

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High’s television production students were honored at a Miami-Dade County Public School Board meeting for producing an anti-bullying video. The students’ video was selected over other schools during the school board’s Digital Citizenship Video Contest.  The participating schools were asked to produce 30 second videos promoting positive messages that correlate to social media.  During the...