Beginning June 13 and running through August 14, the Summer Youth Employment Program through Career Source South Florida is offering students between the ages of 14-17 the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, employment skills and career advice.Through this initiative, eligible youth residing in Miami-Dade County will earn $9 per hour for 140 hours to include 20 hours of Work Readiness Skills Training. Registration can be completed...

Pace High School celebrated the achievements and legacy of its Class of 2016 in their final days as Pace students, starting with the traditional Baccalaureate Mass held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church on May 23.Senior Gabriela Gutierrez, who was accepted into music programs at the Peabody Conservatory of the John Hopkins University, the University of Miami, and the University of Michigan, played the harp as her fellow seniors processed...

Spanish Lake Elementary fifth grade teachers, Sharon Wallen and Jennifer Meneses, were elated as their students swept first place in the Elementary School Class Division in the H.O.P.E. (Help Overcome Pet Euthanasia) Contest sponsored by the Humane Society and Miami-Dade Animal Services Department and endorsed by Miami-Dade Public Schools.Although there are many components to the contest, it is geared to benefit animals by making others aware...

Bob Graham Education Center’s Civic Engagement Academy was recognized at the Town of Miami Lakes Council Meeting on June 7 for their accomplishments in the academy including a third place win at the We the People competition and first place for Best Oral Hearing for Middle Schools in Miami-Dade County for the state finals and second place for Top Portfolio.

Aurora Garcia-Hoare was awarded the “City of Hialeah’s 2016 E.M.I. Parent of the Year” for her continuous dedication and commitment. She is Jose Marti’s MAST Academy’s (JMMA) top volunteer, according to the school. Garcia-Hoare is the one parent present before, during and after all after school and weekend activities. Aside from being exceptionally reliable, she is an active parent who deeply cares to make...