Advances in technology propelled the world into the twenty-first century and continue to transform the ways that people communicate, collaborate, and learn. And there is no sign that it is slowing down. The week of December 8-14, 2014, was Computer Science Education Week. The White House announced that the seven largest school districts will be joining 50 others to begin offering introductory computer science classes to all students...

  As the American High boys’ soccer team tunes up for the playoffs during this week’s GMAC tournament, the Patriots face some stiff competition in the district playoffs. American is the only Miami-Dade soccer team in its new district that has earned a berth in the postseason. In fact, the Patriots (13-1-1) were on the brink of an undefeated regular season but Broward’s Northeast High spoiled their plans in the last...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding its final day of registration for its Spring baseball and softball season from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17. Boys and girls can sign up in front of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, which is adjacent to Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Participants must bring copies of their birth certificates during the registration period, and be fitted for their uniforms. The...

  2015 is here and with the New Year, it’s time to get moving, get fit and get healthy. Miami Lakes Congregational Church’s Enhance Fitness is a group exercise class, led by a Certified Instructor, that helps to improve balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, mental sharpness and reduces the risk of falling for ages 55 years and older. The class is held on Mondays and Thursdays, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.,...

  Among five schools representing District 25 in the Miami-Dade County Public School’s We the People Competition, the Bob Graham Education Center’s eighth-grade Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) students won first place for the district  and were named Overall District Champions among a total of ten schools.  The announcement was made by CEA teachers Ingy Cruz and Jackie Hernandez. In January, the students and...