Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman was honored on November 15 at the 2014 Ray of Hope Gala to benefit South Florida Autism Charter Schools. Hantman was recognized for her outstanding contributions to education and the safety and well-being of the children of South Florida. South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. provides education and services to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

Miami Lakes area students received the President’s Volunteer Service award for their community service during the South Florida Youth Symphony’s 50th anniversary concert held at Miami Dade North Campus on December 14. Gold winners were Bianca Larsh, Carine Ghannoum, Kaitlyn Arlotta, Marina McCready, Sabrina Larsh and Sharon Zajac; silver winners were Jonathan Deautriell, Jwan Wan Wells, Karissa Larsh and Micheca Charles; and Jahan...

The most wonderful time of the year was just as wonderful at Monsignor Edward Pace High School with a week full of Christmas activities just before students took their finals. The week started off with the Tykes Christmas Party on December 8, where Pace faculty and staff brought their young children to the school’s Administration Building for a night of family games, food, and fun. Children colored in Christmas cartoons, had their faces...

Mater Lakes Academy partnered with Sunny Isles Police Department to show support for finding a cure and spreading Breast Cancer Awareness on October 28. Award-winning law enforcement officer, Corporal Melissa Porro, with the Sunny Isles Police Department is pictured with Mater Lakes Academy's PTSO President, Barbie Zino. The pink patrol car was stationed in front of the campus during the morning drop off. Parents, students, staff and security...

  Miami-Dade County’s public high schools have once again outperformed the state on school performance grades, despite increased accountability measures. “In spite of the state of flux in the state’s accountability plan, which prevents a visual, objective measurement of improvement, our high schools continue to demonstrate consistent, strong performance, as noted by today’s grades,” said Superintendent...