Miami Lakes Educational Center students Ashlee Jones and Joanna Luo were nominated and selected as Posse Scholars for their academic and extra curricular achievements. The scholarships, four-year full tuition valued at a quarter of a million dollars, were awarded to a select number students across South Florida. The Posse scholarship is awarded to students that have demonstrated  leadership qualities as well as a high potential...

 

Barbara Goleman High School’s marching band and Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho participated in the 46th annual Three Kings Parade last month in Little Havana. The parade is held to honor the Hispanic tradition of the Three Wise Men giving gifts to children. Participants marched and rode along S.W. Eighth Street from 4th Avenue to 17th Avenue.

  The Bob Graham Education Center eighth grade Civics Engagement Academy competed in ‘We the People’ Competition at Barry University School of law in Orlando. The students represented the M-DCPS District at the state competition.  The students were lead by teachers Ingy Cruz, Jackie Hernandez and John Brady. The group earned first place for Professionalism and the Middle School Award of Excellence. Additionally,...

  After learning and researching information related to H.O.P.E. (Help Overcome Pet Euthanasia/Helping Our Pets Everyday), students at Spanish Lake Elementary realized the importance of H.O.P.E. for humanity towards animals.   They decided to become a part of the endeavor to educate others in helping and caring for animals and to gather needed items to assist with care for animals in shelters.  Dr. Martin Karp, District 3...

  Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Dance Team continues their competition season for the 2015-2016 school year. They attended The American Dance Alliance State Competition on January 17, held at Florida International University under the direction of their coach, Mayri Martinez.  The Bobcat Dance Team competed in 3 team categories and entered five solos in the middle school division. They were awarded second place in...