Miami-Dade County Public Schools was recognized at the White House as the leading large school district in innovation and personalized learning for all students, particularly underserved students. Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho had been invited to attend a discussion convened by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House where the county was recognized.The USDOE’s Office of Innovation and Improvement partnered with...

JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the appointment of two executive officers in September.John Frearson was named the new vice president/CFO for the credit union, and Ivan A. Severiche was named the new manager of Business Services.Frearson will oversee JetStream’s finance, accounting, investment and deposit operations areas. He brings more than 30 years of financial experience to his new position....

The Bob Graham Education Center Bobcat Dance Team had the opportunity to participate in the Town of Miami Lakes 37th Annual Veteran's Day Parade. This special event took place on November 6, as the town honored active and retired military members for their dedication and service to this country. The Bobcat Dance Team walked and participated in the parade along with other schools and groups as a way to thank our veterans. The parade route...

With the holiday season nearly here, many charities and organizations choose to host a toy drive for underprivileged children, but after seeing a news report that research shows children who are wearing clean pajamas are psychologically healthier, calmer at night, and have more self-esteem, Lourdes Corvo decided to start her own drive. Corvo, a long-time  Miami Lakes resident and co-owner of Corvo and Calas Law Firm with Perla Sole Calas...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December:For Children and Families: STEM Saturdays – Enjoy an interactive lesson and hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students. This month’s theme is “Extract DNA from a Strawberry!” DNA is the building block of life. Participants can do a cool experiment while they learn about DNA and extract it...