Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy students earn QuestBridge scholarships

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 16, 2025

     Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy in Hialeah announced in December that QuestBridge helped three of its students receive college scholarships.       QuestBridge is a non-profit organization in Palo Alto, Calif. that assists high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds to attend summer courses and obtain college scholarships, internships and mentors.       Gabriela Aloma arrived in...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center students hold toy drive

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 16, 2025

      Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center collected 52 toys during the holiday season to distribute to children at Hibiscus Elementary School in Miami Gardens and Leisure City K-8 Center in Homestead.       The school’s Future Educators of America Club, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council and Random Acts of Kindness sponsored the project, the school said in an email.    ...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 16, 2025

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...

Scouting activities in Miami Lakes

Education By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Thursday, January 2, 2025

     Members of Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Troop 902 worked on two different projects through last fall that will be considered for Silver Awards this year.       Scouts Victoria Loyal and Alexa Landrian created Mission: Paw-sitive Impact to help partner veterans with shelter dogs. Three dogs got new homes during their project, which included an adoption event at K-9 Cove in September. Troop 902...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s debate team wins trophies

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 2, 2025

    The Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s debate team took trophies back to campus after three different competitions.       During the Nov. 16 competition at Florida International University, the Owls won three top speaker awards and three top team awards.       Earlier in the season, the young debaters won second place at the Oct. 19 competition held at the University of...
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