The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Monsignor Edward Pace High School continued their long tradition of success as 19 students placed in the top four at the District 26 Awards Ceremony.  These students competed in categories that showcased their skills in a multitude of potential careers. First place winners were Armando Barbosa, Andrew Sanchez, and Brian Gonzalez for Computer Game Simulation; Michael Barcelo,...

  Miami Dade County Public Schools selected the artwork by American Senior High School Fine Arts student, Osvaldo Estopian, as the official banner design for this year’s Black History Month. It was chosen from hundreds of entries from schools in Miami Dade County, with 80 pieces being selected to appear in the exhibit.  Estopian is a senior at American, and he has a passion for making art. He created the design for an...

  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...