Politics is in Stephanie Rodriguez’s future. The 8th-grade student
at Miami Lakes Middle School got her first experience seeing government in action when she participated in the Florida House of Representatives’ Page and Messenger Program during the 2021 legislative session in Tallahassee. In addition to page duties which Stephanie,
13, was assigned, she also put her debating skills to the test when she and other pages and...

Shakey Rodriguez would have been proud. Mater Academy Charter High School’s boys basketball coach was a South Florida sports icon who led high school teams to five state championships. But he died from a brain aneurysm during the preseason, the biggest setback among challenges his Mater team faced. The school’s gym at its Hialeah Gardens campus was being rebuilt and the team often had to practice and play elsewhere, while...

High school students may apply for The Graham Companies’ scholarships being offered this spring. The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting applications for the scholarships, which will be awarded to two college-bound high school students who live in town. Each $1,000 scholarship is funded by The Graham Companies. In addition to being town residents, applicants must provide an official, sealed high...

Antonio Llanos grew up as a computer whiz kid. So it was natural for him to pursue a career in computer science, which has lasted 25 years and counting. And Llanos, 47, of Miami Lakes, is sharing his knowledge with those hungry for computer skills in his hometown: Students and staff at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. Llanos said he volunteers on his own time because he’s always in a mood to give back to his...

Miami Dade College will kick off its new Rising Black Scholars Program on June 21, during the second six-week summer session. Available to black students who graduate high school in 2021, it will provide free tuition for up to two years or 30 credits, fees, a book stipend, laptop computer and scholarship opportunities. The goal of the program is to close the graduation gap and create opportunities for black students, the college...