A colorful Halloween and Pumpkin Time for kids

Education Thursday, November 5, 2015

 

Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center donated $1 to wear costumes for the school’s Harvest Fest. The funds raised go toward United Way, a widely recognized organization that works to create solutions for communities around the world with a focus on education, income and health. Students and faculty participated in the event with a variety of costumes. 

Pace volleyball team raises awareness for breast cancer

Sports By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s girls varsity volleyball team has seen great success under head coach Markia Brown-Seetal, winning the district championship in 2014. Thus far, the 2015 season has been no different, as the team netted a 6-3 district record and an 11-7 overall record. While October was the month for district and regional finals in volleyball, it was also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, something that the team...

School Board approves three Hantman proposals

Education Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Miami-Dade Public School Board unanimously approved three items proposed by Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman encouraging WLRN Television and Radio to keep developing educational programming that will enhance and support Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ educational programs, and endorsing National Parental Involvement Day on November 19, and National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month in October. “For more than 65 years,...

BGEC's Ingy Cruz honored with 2015 Ethics Award

Education By R.A. Romero and David L. Snelling, Miami Laker staff Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust awarded Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Ingy Cruz, the 2015 Ethical Governance Day teacher award for her work leading the next generation in community activism. Cruz was awarded on October 22 at a special assembly held at BGEC.  “I feel extremely honored that I was even thought of for this award,” said Cruz. “It...

Pace hosts Open House on Nov. 14

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School opens its doors to all prospective students and families on Wednesday, November 14, for its annual Open House. With two sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., families interested in becoming a part of the Pace family can take a tour of the school’s campus led by current students, parents, and teachers. Families will be given an overview of Pace’s scholastic programs and academic...
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