Local teenagers work as interns, gain experience in public service

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, August 19, 2024

 Residents who watched the town council meeting on July 9 may have noticed several kids take turns sitting on the dais in the Mayor’s seat.       The six students are part of the Summer Youth Internship Program sponsored by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.       The Miami Lakes mayor’s office offered the students a chance to see how government works from inside town...

MLEC student completes podcast course at University of Miami

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Sabrina M. Alonso, a sophomore at Miami Lakes Educational Center, completed the University of Miami High School Podcast Workshop in June. Sabrina, 15, lives in Miami Lakes with her parents Juve Alonso and Christina Alonso and her younger sister Adrianna Alonso. The podcast that she co-hosted with a classmate is entitled “The Remote Revolution: The effects of remote work on children.”  The young journalists...

HML senior is student representative to Miami-Dade County School Board

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, August 14, 2024

  Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School Senior Maurits Acosta will serve as the Miami-Dade County School Board’s student advisor this school year.       “I decided to run to be student advisor to the board to improve the student experience in our public schools and continue to help develop a culture where the student voice is a top priority for our district,” said Maurits, 17, of...

Transit discounts available for students in grades K-12

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Students enrolled in any public, charter or private schools in Miami-Dade County are eligible for a K-12 EASY Card. The card enables students in kindergarten through 12th grade to ride a Metrobus and Metrorail for half-price. Preschoolers ride for free. The EASY card can be loaded with a daily, weekly or monthly pass. The $2 charge for the card is waived for first-time applicants, the county said. Students may also add a cash...

Goleman graduate to attend University of Florida

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, August 1, 2024

     Jannelle Quiros, a third generation Miami Laker, will attend the University of Florida in the fall.       She was admitted into the Honors College program and plans to study architecture and sustainability.      Quiros, 19, graduated summa cum laude from Barbara Goleman Senior High School, where she also received the 2023-2024 Outstanding Senior Award.     While...
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