As part of the Values Matter Miami initiative, Miami-Dade County Public Schools partnered with Sandy Hook Promise, a national non-profit organization, which focuses on violence prevention so that no parent has to experience the loss of his or her child.  This partnership included “Start With Hello” week at Miami-Dade County Public Schools which took place September 19-23. The initiative raised awareness about social isolation...

The Archdiocese of Miami has announced that at the beginning of the 2017-2018 scholastic year, Archbishop Curley/ Notre Dame High School (ACND) will merge with Monsignor Edward Pace Senior High School in order to provide students with a continued experience of the presence of Jesus Christ and an enhanced education with additional extra curricular opportunities.The Archdiocese of Miami is announcing this information now because “it is...

The College Board recently released the results of the SAT for the graduating class of 2016. Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) seniors out-shined their counterparts in Florida with reported increased scores in Reading, Mathematics and Writing.“Our students continue to do exceptionally well on state and national assessments,” said Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. “The results of the College Board SAT...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will conclude the 10th annual Senior Games Series with a basketball game starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Shula’s Athletic Club.Registration will take place onsite and participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners.The event is sponsored by The Graham Companies.For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas...

Miami Lakes Councilmember Tony Lama is running for reelection and his opponent is a former state attorney and assistant attorney general. Elizabeth Delgado is challenging the incumbent for Seat 3 on the Miami Lakes Town Council in the November 8 general election.Lama and Delgado submitted their candidate questionnaire to The Miami Laker discussing the campaigning experience on the issues residents want them to resolve if elected.Delgado...