As a college preparatory school, Monsignor Edward Pace High School dedicates itself to ensuring that its students have the right experience and academic acumen to continue their education beyond high school. Twenty one Pace juniors and seniors took a road trip across Florida to visit six Florida state universities in a unique opportunity to get a first-hand preview of their potential college options from October 5 through 7. The Pace College...

  Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Thursday, October 1. Applications will continue being accepted through Friday, January 15, 2016. Teachers and students will be able to enjoy new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2015-2016 school year. True to the District’s motto “Giving our students the world,” the now more than 375...

  Mayor Michael Pizzi will deliver the annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, October 21, at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with the address in Council Chambers beginning at 7:15 p.m. The Mayor will highlight priorities for the upcoming year and accomplishments during the past year. All residents are invited to attend. Civic leaders, elected officials, volunteers...

  Miami-Dade Public School Board Chairwoman and Miami Lakes resident Perla Tabares Hantman last week was nominated as Urban Educator of the Year by the Council of the Great City Schools. Each finalist is being recognized for outstanding contributions in improving urban education.  Hantman was chosen as a finalist for the accolade for epitomizing leadership and characteristics that demonstrate her compassion, concern and commitment...

  American, Barbara Goleman and Hialeah Miami Lakes senior high schools were among 22 Miami-Dade schools that were recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama’s program to promote youth physical activities that is also aimed at increasing academic performance.Miami Lakes and Country Club middle schools were also recognized by Obama’s third generation initiative named “Let’s Move! Active Schools.”Last week,...