Nancy Handley retired from Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) ending a huge chapter in her life and in the lives of countless students. “Work is not work if you love what you do,” said Handley, a phrase that has defined her career, spanning 44 years in the classroom. Handley began her teaching career as a home economics teacher, then worked as a health teacher and then a physical education...

  Around 400 students from 11 middle schools across South Florida competed in Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2014 Spartan Academic Olympics in early December. The annual event celebrates the academic achievements of middle school students in multiple subject areas, such as English, Math, Foreign Languages, and Science. Academic Olympians arrived at the Pace campus early to register and take their exams in Pace classrooms....

Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Bob Graham Education Center were recently presented with A+ Flags by State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. and Miami Lakes Councilmembers. This state honor has been bestowed on both schools for several years – Miami Lakes K-8 Center has been an A+ school for 15 consecutive years, while Bob Graham Education Center has earned the honor for the past 11 years. “It takes a large effort by the staff,...

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...