Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Early Childhood Programs has started open enrollment for the 2016-2017 Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Applications will be accepted through May 10. Families are urged to apply early. Early Head Start is accepting children ages 2 months to 3 years. Head Start is accepting children, between the ages of 3 and 5. Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2016. The Head...

  Bob Graham Education Center's seventh grade Civic Engagement Academy students, led by teacher Ingy Cruz, were honored by having Miami Lakes Councilmember Tony Lama visit their class. The Law Society students invited Lama to discuss their Project Citizen. Lama gave the students insight on local government and how town issues are addressed. The students presented their Project Citizen public policy concern regarding children...

  The Future Educators of America club (FEA) at Miami Lakes Middle School, led by club sponsor, Melanie Gonzalez, had the opportunity to interact with young children at the Kid’s Choice Day Care center. The middle school students collaborated with the preschool teachers to assist in fostering learning for the children ages 3 to 5. Hands-on activities such as tissue paper Christmas wreaths and paper plate snowmen were created and...

  Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and universities will be at the 2016 National College Fair in Miami, noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center, 777 N.W. 72 Ave. The free fair allows students, parents and other members of the public to meet with college representatives and get their questions answered. Free information sessions on financial aid, college planning,...

  At the FIU Modesto Maidique Campus on December 1, the first annual Hanukkah Study Break was held with help by a committee led by Tamar Sharony, Shana Kantor, and Miami Lakes resident Sharon Zajac. The committee created the perfect environment for students who needed a break from all the preparation for finals week. The special occasion featured typical Jewish foods such as a latka "bar," sufganiyot, a "Create Your Own Smoothie"...