Public schools in the Miami Lakes area are looking for volunteers to join their PTSA organizations for the new school year, becoming one of the strongest voices in the educational process that directly supports students and their schools.The PTSA works with teachers, parents and administrators to cultivate excellence in academics, sports and leadership opportunities for students, as well as advocacy, fundraising and community action.The PTSA...

St. Thomas University (STU) is launching its new master’s degree program in bioethics, an innovative, interdisciplinary program combining science, ethics and human behavior.The program commenced for the fall semester.Today’s advances in technology has helped make substantial, beneficial gains in the areas of healthcare and research.But these advancements in science and technology often outpace the school’s ability to...

Mater Lakes Academy senior Jose Espejo, a member of the school’s Jazz Ensemble, was chosen to play in the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado this past June.Espejo, also a member of the Miami Music Project, was among six students who were picked to participate in the national youth orchestra by the National Take a Stand Festival.“Jose is a pleasure to have in class,” said Sterling Jones, Mater Lakes Academy band director....

Mater Academy senior Dayme Delgado is spending her summer at Princeton University in New Jersey, as part of a nationwide program that recruits high school students from low income backgrounds and helps them improve their academics to prepare for college.Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) is the preeminent national nonprofit organization based in New York City that’s dedicated to diversifying the national leadership...

Mater Academy senior Dayme Delgado is spending her summer at Princeton University in New Jersey, as part of a nationwide program that recruits high school students from low income backgrounds and helps them improve their academics to prepare for college.Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) is the preeminent national nonprofit organization based in New York City that’s dedicated to diversifying the national leadership...