Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) is ushering in a new era in learning for the 2015-2016 school year with the addition of the new Cambridge program. As teachers provide a challenging and interactive curriculum, students will be exposed to higher-level critical thinking skills, communication, and leadership skills. SLE also remains a BISO (dual language – Spanish/English) school. As part of the county’s initiative, the nine...

  Miami Lakes resident, Kristina Martinez Costa, celebrates her graduation from Nova Southeastern University School of Medicine with high academic honors. Costa is specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. At the time of her graduation, Costa received awards including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Outstanding Achievement in Service, Sigma Sigma Phi recognition, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Psi Sigma Alpha...

  Edward Jones Investments is hosting a free seminar to answer “Living in Retirement” financial questions. At this unique event, attendees will learn about important investment strategies. The presentation on “Living in Retirement: will be led by Bill Manegio, executive director with JPMorgan on Thursday, September 10, at Italy Today on 6743 Main Street, Miami Lakes. For details including the event time, RSVP with...

  Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Deputy Superintendent Valtena Brown and Chief Academic Officer Marie Izquierdo joined other educators from across the nation at a gathering hosted by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice in late July. The event, “Rethink Discipline,” a daylong conference at the White House, was focused on helping school districts create positive school climates and implement...

  The Pot, a timely and culturally relevant play for the community and nation, centers on the idea “Who Am I?” On Thanksgiving, a family comes together and is forced to reconsider notions of race, immigration, hope and the melting pot. When Laura brings home her new boyfriend, Rick, an undocumented Mexican immigrant to her parents George, a newly elected state senator, and Mary, the pot is stirred and the heat is raised....