Dade Christian band students, Tianna Palmer (12th grade) and Lucas Larvenz (11th grade) performed at the University of Miami Frost Honor Band Festival and were recognized for the highest caliber of honor band accomplishments. On February 14, the two students played under world-renowned conductors alongside the most talented band students in South Florida, earning them the title of this week's extraordinary students.  Palmer has...

  The recent Miami-Dade STEM Expo brought together the county’s most creative, intelligent, and resourceful students to compete and demonstrate their proficiency in STEM activities at Miami Dade College.The Expo’s theme this year was “iDeas to Reality” and showcased the fruits of the student’s hard work and provided a learning experience on the responsibility of communicating STEM research and engineering...

  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...