Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Drama Program has had an eventful summer beginning as early as June 1 when Cristina Pla-Guzman, lead teacher for the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Program, directed Class of 2015 Pace alumni Christopher Cheng, Cristina Delgado, and Frank De la Oliva, along with Pace senior Antonio Rodriguez in the one-act play “Drive Safely.” The play was part of the South Florida...

  As the editor-in-chief of Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Torch Yearbook, senior Amanda Prats already has a healthy start on pursuing her dream career in journalism. Last month, she added even more to her portfolio when she took part in the 2015 Peace Sullivan/James Ansin High School Workshop in Journalism and New Media at the University of Miami from July 5 through 25.  Prats was accepted into the exclusive workshop...

  Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is launching a new pilot program with compostable and organic round plates for use in school cafeterias. Joining the five largest U.S. school districts, M-DCPS co-founded the Urban School Food Alliance and created national partnerships to support sustainable initiatives, maximize the value and increase the availability of high quality products in student nutrition programs.  The Urban...

  Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho unveiled new offerings to School Board members in preparation for the school year. Carvalho presented new programs and improved procedures specifically designed to better serve the needs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students and educational partners.“Students and teachers of Miami-Dade County Public Schools are in for another exciting year of innovative programs and...

  According to Adopt-A-Classroom.org, 75 percent of all classroom supplies are purchased out of pocket by teachers. South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU), the largest Credit Union headquartered in Miami-Dade County and serves educators, students and the families of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College, is hoping to lessen the load of 4 lucky South Florida teachers through a back-to-school social...