Bernie Marcus, co-founder and former CEO of The Home Depot and founder of the national Job Creators Network, visited the Latin Builders Association Construction and Business Management Academy Charter High School (LBA Academy) on Thursday, May 1. Marcus had a chance to tour the facilities and interact with the students and LBA Board members, sharing his entrepreneurial expertise. “We are honored to have welcomed Mr. Marcus to...

Immaculate Conception celebrates its teachers

Education Wednesday, June 4, 2014

For Teacher Appreciation week in early May, Immaculate Conception Catholic School hosted a myriad of activities to honor its hard-working faculty. Teachers enjoyed a Chipotle lunch on Cinco de Mayo, a spa day at Macy's and sweets courtesy of Menchies of Miami Lakes. 

Pace High offers variety of Summer Enrichment programs

Education By Katherine Palacio, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, June 4, 2014

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School is offering new dual enrollment courses beginning next school year for students entering junior and senior years. Students enrolled in general or honors levels of English now have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credits through Florida International University and St. Thomas University. While Pace has always offered dual enrollment courses in various subjects, specific requirements were in...
  On Wednesday, May 14, the American High School chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) set a new school record by inducting 26 new members. The induction ceremony was administered by the NAHS and Art Club Officers, with inductees receiving membership certificates and carnations. Of the inductees, 21 seniors also received the traditional multi-color graduation tassels. A reception followed the ceremony. National Art Honor...
  The 14th annual induction ceremony of the Sister Mary Carol Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) was held May 1 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School. The NJHS is founded upon the principles of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. Students inducted at the ceremony were Justin Espinosa, Miguel Palacios, Joseph Munoz from sixth grade; and Vanessa Perez Robles and Sephanie Gonzalez from seventh...
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