Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) team participated in the “We the People” competition, securing the first place win and title of State Champions. Among five schools representing the county, and then among 10 total schools in the state, BGEC came out on top. Following this win, BGEC’s CEA students and teachers will be moving on to compete at the “We The People”...

  Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College continued it’s long-standing tradition of shaving off Principal James Parker’s hair in celebration of the school’s 8th total and seventh consecutive “A” grade. Student government officials and class presidents took turns lopping off Parker’s hair and mustache for good measure. Parker with all his hair (left) and with a clean shave (right). 

  Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board announced it is accepting applications for the Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Miami Lakes. All applications must be received by March 30 and will be forwarded to the Education Advisory Board for their selection of the two winners. The Mayor, Town Council and a...

  Miami Lakes Educational Center’s yearbook, The Alpha & Omega, has made a lasting impression and earned its spot in Herff Jones’ 2014 Ideas That Fly, Volume 20, that recognizes the most elite yearbook covers, designs, coverage, photography and themes. MLEC’s yearbook was one of only 343 chosen from the thousands printed by Herff Jones each year. The Herff Jones yearbook marketing design team designated only the...

  Barbara Goleman Senior High School students (from left) Stephen Ledon, Alexander Berrara, Nicholas Rose, Daniel Quintero (kneeling), Daniel Wong, and Carlos Aguila participated in the Thirteenth Annual Fairchild Challenge in late January. This was the first time the school participated in the British-styled debate at the Fairchild Gardens. The challenge is meant to engage students of diverse interests and backgrounds to explore the...