Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) principal, Jacqueline Arias-Gonzalez, along with other staff members, participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge is a viral phenomenon which encourages people to donate to the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Association or to pour a bucket of ice water over their heads, though many choose to complete the ice challenge and still donate. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's...

  A visionary and transformational leader in higher education, Irma Becerra-Fernandez, Ph.D., has been named the new Provost at St. Thomas University. The announcement was made by the school’s president Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale. “Dr. Becerra-Fernandez brings to St. Thomas University a wealth of knowledge and expertise in higher education, and an excellent understanding of our unique community,” Casale said....

  Bob Graham Education Center teachers are able to make learning more interesting and relevant for students thanks to the technological pieces added to all schools in M-DCPS as a result of the General Obligation Bond.  Both teachers and students hit the ground running on the first day of school. Educational technology allows enhancement in teaching and learning with interactive boards, the rollout of tablets and wi-fi as...

  On Saturday, October 4, Monsignor Edward Pace High School is holding the third annual SpARTan Arts Boot Camp for students from grades 5 through 8. The camp takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Pace Spartan Center. Students will be able to learn and improve their skills in art, drama, music, and dance in workshops led by Pace teachers. Art workshops include drawing and sculpture, dance workshops include jazz and hip hop,...

  Bob Graham Education Center has added more electives to its middle school program. The additional electives offered are Law Studies II, Band, Music Appreciation, Music, and Creating Writing. Geometry has also been added to the mathematical class selections for advanced students. The school is confident that the new electives will strengthen the core instruction currently in place. Band director Carlos Perez (standing left rear) is...