Dade Christian School (DCS) Cheerleaders represented their school at the 26th National Florida Christian Cheerleading Championships in Orlando. The competition hosts cheerleaders from all over the United States.  After starting the year off with some challenges including injuries and last minute adjustments, the girls pulled together and gave their best performance of the season. DCS took home several awards including 2nd Place...

Parent Academy teams with M-Dade Libraries

Education Wednesday, February 4, 2015

  The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) has partnered with various library personnel including the Miami Lakes Branch to create a workshop series for parents and interested community members. The workshop series will cover multiple topics including rights, safety, and education standards and will be conducted monthly with hands-on activities. Workshops will be held at the Miami Lakes Branch Library from 6:30 to...

MLEC Tech College hosts AP Curriculum Review

Education Wednesday, February 4, 2015

  Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College hosted its annual Advance Placement (AP) Curriculum Review earlier this year. The school suspended its weekly Saturday tutoring to hold this event where teachers take their time to come out and dedicate a few hours to teaching selected students with information and tips on the various AP Exams.  This year, 43 buses brought approximately 995 students from throughout Miami-Dade...

M-Dade Schools Police partner with Homeland Security

Education Wednesday, February 4, 2015

  Miami-Dade Schools Police has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in adopting the “If You See Something, Say Something” initiative. Miami-Dade Schools Police (MDSP) Chief Ian A. Moffett was joined by Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, officials from local, state, and federal law enforcement as well as Miami-Dade Council of PTAs/PTSAs president Joseph Gebara. In December 2013, Miami-Dade...

Pace Family Night at Miami Heat on Feb. 9

Education Monday, February 2, 2015

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School family in cooperation with the Miami Heat is inviting alumni and current students and their families to watch NBA action on Monday, February 9, as Dwayne Wade and the Heat take on the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Arena. The event features the Pace Danceline Starlettes and Cheerleaders who will perform pregame on the Miami Heat court. Tickets are $40 each (400 level, rows 7-12), and $30...
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