Veronica Varona, a 7th-grade student at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes, was recognized by Duke University at its 2015 State Recognition Ceremony on May 5 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. About 38 percent of Duke TIP talent search participants receive this honor. In order to qualify, students must achieve SAT scores at or above 530 in Math, 510 in Critical Reading, and 500 in Writing. Each year, Duke...

  American Senior High School’s Law Academy is celebrating it’s first place win for Miami-Dade County and first place win for state finals in Project Citizen. Despite this being the first year that American participated in Project Citizen, it has advanced to every round of the competition with flying colors. The project is set to be judged at Nationals. Project Citizen is a program sponsored by the Center for Civic Education...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High student Christopher Gonzalez was among nine Catholic high-school students awarded full tuition scholarships by St. Thomas University to help them further their education and be competitive in their respective job market field. The new 2015 Catholic Education Continuum Scholarships are awarded annually to one student from each of the Catholic high schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, cover...

  Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) students were introduced to the basics of the stock market and how it works as part of the economy. The engaging activity incorporated the county’s Bring Your Own Device Initiative used for teamwork and study with parent consent. Those who participated in this grade five enrichment activity, watched their investments as if they were their own, understood types of investing and the benefits of...

  Miami-Dade School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman honored student Justine Padron as the winner of Zoo Miami’s and Local 10’s Eco-Hero Contest during a special recognition at the School Board Meeting in early May. “Justine represents the best that Miami-Dade County Public Schools has to offer,” said Hantman. “Her remarkable achievement is a testament to her passion, devotion and inspiring enthusiasm for...