Bob Graham Education Center student Christian Lamas (right) is the winner of the Youth Crime Watch Exemplary Middle School Student of the Year Award for the 2013-2014 school year. He was selected for having the most dedication to Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County and for his commendable student leadership for the Youth Crime Watch Club at BGEC. Lamas is pictured with Jeff Gardner, Youth Crime Watch Club sponsor and Trust...

  As proposed by the School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, the Miami-Dade School Board unanimously voted to have the District inform the community about the three-day tax-free weekend that was authorized by the Florida Legislature for basic school supplies, clothing and certain electronic equipment in anticipation of the new school year. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for families to be able to save...

 

Spanish Lake Elementary's administration celebrated their faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week with a barbecue for over 100 teachers, each of whom devote their time and effort to inspire their students. 

 

Local students were named Burger King Scholars from the Burger King McLamore Foundation. South Florida Burger King Scholar Award recipients included Nicholas A. Fernandez, Elizabeth M. Bello, Natalie Balmori, Joseph M. Cabauy, and Janelle Gonzalez, all from the Miami Lakes area. The Burger King McLamore Foundation aims to build brighter futures for students in North America and Puerto Rico.

  The Mater Gardens Academy chorus became stars of their own Disney show on Tuesday, May 20, when they entertained guests at Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. The performers, under the direction of Diana Mayorga, put on a musically delightful show for the guests visiting the unique entertainment area. Their performance included many well-known songs such as Pharell's “Happy” and...