Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE), 7940 N.W. 194 Street in northwest Miami-Dade, announced Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho’s approval of the school’s implementation of the Cambridge curriculum for the 2015-2016 school year. Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of K-12 international education programs, promoting academic excellence through high expectations and rigorous standards. The...

  Three Miami Lakes Educational Center journalism students were selected to participate in the 2015 Peace Sullivan/ James Ansin High School Journalism and New Media workshop at the University of Miami in July. The program accepted applications from across South Florida and of the hundreds of applicants, only 20 were selected. The highly selective program is fully-funded by generous donors and the University of Miami (UM) to be offered...

Miami-Dade County Mayor and County Commissioners recently honored Daylin Garcia, a PTSA board member for Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. During the June 30 County Commission meeting, District 13 County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., presented Garcia with a certificate of appreciation for her valuable contributions to the education community.

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board announced it is offering free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The free program is open to Miami Lakes residents, is limited to 20 students, and provided on a first come, first served basis. The final session will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10-14, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. All interested students must register. Send...

    Darnell Flucker, a student at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, was named recipient of the Coach Rick Quintanilla Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to football players who not only play well on the field, but also show honor, courage and commitment. In the face of adversity, Flucker pressed on and continued attending practices all the while coping with his mother’s illness, a blood clot in her lung. “We are...