As proposed by School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, the School Board voted to include in its 2015 Legislative Program the reform of Florida’s system of assessment and accountability in accordance with the recommendations adopted at its September meeting and in best interest of the students and teachers of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “Over the past several years, the Florida Department of Education has been...

  On September 24, Dr. Ramon Rodriguez was honored as Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2014 Teacher of the Year following the Opening of School Mass.  Rodriguez, who works as a guidance counselor and who taught AP Psychology last year, was announced as the award’s recipient by principal Ana Garcia in front of the entire Pace student body, faculty, and staff. Rodriguez started teaching at Pace in 2004 and has taught...

  Barbara Goleman Senior High is hoping for a “true homecoming” this school year. In addition to the school’s regularly scheduled homecoming game and dance is a Grand Alumni Homecoming Celebration. Goleman faculty and staff have invited all Goleman High School alumni back to “the swamp” to reconnect and relive the experiences that made them Gators on Saturday, November 8. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. and...

  Mater Lakes Academy held a neighborhood walk for Autism awareness on October 5. Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. and State Representative Manny Diaz attended alongside the Miami-Dade Police Department, Hialeah Fire Department Benevolent Association, Miguel Martinez with the Palm Springs North Town Center, and the PSN community. The walk included local community members and students and parents from PSN Elementary, Spanish Lakes...

  High school and college students who are looking for government experience to help them succeed in their professional careers can apply for Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s internship program that serves the constituents of District 13. The program is open to students 16 years-old and older who also need community service hours for high school and college credits. The program will facilitate students with hands-on...