Jose Enriquez, Principal. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy 5701 W 24th Ave., Hialeah  Q: Any new student tests or measurements? A: This year the state has added a writing assessment for grades 6-10. Q: Any new technology students will need to learn? A: This year students will continue to use the district learning platform known as Schoology.  It will be used more in depth by all teachers and students.  New this...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will present author Kirstin Chen on Sept. 7. She will discuss her most recent novel, “Counterfeit.”      Chen is a best-selling author who also wrote “Bury What We Cannot Take” and “Soy Sauce for Beginners.”       “Counterfeit” is a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and New...

  The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Aug. 17,  11 a.m. – Noon Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts and meet other creative people. Illuminate your room and let your canvas shine. Use paint and hot glue to bring your painting to life. Materials...

The board of the Giving Gators charity and Mayor Manny Cid presented flags in June to area schools that earned A ratings for the 2021-2022 academic year. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the project.       First photo at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, from left: Giving Gators members Emily Garcia and founder Daylin Garcia; Mayor Manny Cid; Principal Dr. Manuel Sanchez III; Giving...