Monsignor Edward Pace students in George Rodriguez's class room recently visited Temple Emanu-El and the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach to gain a richer understanding of the Jewish religion. Rabbi Mark Phillipe led the students on a tour of Temple Emanu-El explaining what occurs as he conducts the morning service as well as the meaning of the symbols displayed throughout. Students were able to view a Torah and appreciate the...

  Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho was named Florida's Superintendent of the Year on December 4 by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). As Florida's Superintendent of the Year, Carvalho will represent the Sunshine State for consideration as national superintendent of the year.  The announcement was made at the opening general session of the 68th Annual Joint Conference with...

  U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart recently honored students at Mater Lakes Academy for recording perfect scores on the FCAT. He also recognized principal Rene Rovirosa for saving the life of student Devon Octave, who went into cardiac arrest on October 31. Diaz-Balart is joined by students Mercedes Ferreira-Dias, Ana Otero, Gillian Peraza, Nya Segura-Watson, Mateo Alzate, Adhm Farid and Rovirosa.

  The gymnasium of Barbara Goleman Senior High School housed the annual Magnet Fair on Wednesday, November 13, where prospective students were considering joining the Gator family.  Barbara Goleman’s principal, Joaquin Hernandez, was in attendance along with the school’s administrators Lizette Hevia and Leonard Torres. Counselors Elizabeth Piña and Raquel Blanco were also in attendance to answer questions about...

  For the first time in the 28 year history of the accolade, the girls’ division saw two females finish tied for first place, second place and third place for the 2013 Roland Gomez Scholarship Award presented by the Miami Lakes Optimist Club last month at Miami Lakes Middle School. In the boys’ division, two contestants finished tied for third place. For girls, Mater Academy students, Emily Acosta (basketball) and softball...