Anthony Hernandez’s magical senior season as quarterback for Barbara Goleman Senior High School and his superb performance in the classroom didn’t go unnoticed. Hernandez, 19, a freshman 
at the University of Florida, was awarded the 8th annual Coach Rick Football Scholarship Award earlier this year for his accomplishments during 2019 – 2020. “I feel that I achieved something great through perseverance and being...

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? You might be if The Education Fund gave grants to your teachers for creative learning projects while you were in school. The Miami Lakes non-profit, which promotes excellence in Miami-Dade Public Schools, is hosting an hour-long, virtual fundraiser that pits kids against adults on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The event is presented by Ocean Bank. If you’re active in South...

Public high schools in Miami-Dade County and in the Miami Lakes area are among the best in the country and Florida, according to a survey by U.S. News & World Report. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy was named the ninth best high school in Florida and ranked 87th in the United States, the publication said. “This recognition by U.S. News & World Report is simply amazing,” said Principal Jose Enriquez, Jr. The school is...

High school seniors who want to become nurses may apply for a scholarship from the Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation. The submission deadline is May 30th. Gina Rose was among 17 students and staff killed in the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in 2018. In honor of what would have been Gina Rose’s 18th birthday, the foundation is awarding nine scholarships, $2,000 each. Applicants may be from...

Career Day at
 Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes on April 28 prompted students to dress for jobs -- including an astronaut, physician and journalist -- they may eventually enjoy. The school, at 15901 NW 79th Ave., has 1,365 students enrolled in grades Pre-K through 8th. Shown in the top row, they are, left to right, Jonathan Varela, Mateo Baca-Arus and Emma Baca-Arus. In the bottom row, left to right, are Angie Prieto,...