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Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges a $1.25 billion increase to education budget
HIALEAH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a $1.25 billion budget increase to teacher pay during a news conference at the City of Hialeah Educational Academy. The Florida Department of Education released a joint statement with the Governor’s Press Office following the announcement in Hialeah. The...
‘An opportunity’: 5000 Role Models graduates honored in Miami as they head to college
“The boys, some of whom never dreamed of going to college, have met the ever-increasing standards, not just to gain acceptance, but to qualify for scholarships,” 5000 Role Models founder U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson said.
Slain Miami Norland Senior High School football coach Keon Smith honored at school
MIAMI - High school football coach Keon Smith was shot and killed in Opa-locka on Monday and on Friday, his football team gathered to pay homage to him. Coach Smith's football family at Miami Norland Senior High School came together to honor his life and to talk about the impact he had not only on the field but also off the field.Miami Norland football team players huddle and chant like they do at every game. Sadly, their quarterback coach will no longer be there by their side. "His legacy in just Dade county football its going to be remembered," said Darryel Bethune, who...
Motivating Minds adds toddler program, hires familiar name to lead the academy as it expands on the island and into Coconut Grove
We are excited to announce some news at Motivating Minds!. First, we have moved to a new location. We are so grateful to Truist for the opportunity to increase our footprint in a safe, clean environment and double the size, which has been much needed as we continue to expand.
Miami high schoolers experience the electric thrill of racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway
This Saturday, innovative students from local Miami-Dade County Public Schools competed in the Electrathon race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The event, supported by Florida Power & Light (FPL) showcased students’ electric go-kart creations as they raced around the track. The high school students designed, built and ultimately raced their vehicles while learning valuable STEM education skills like teamwork and collaboration.
Miami Dade College Names Travis Jordan Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Miami Dade College (MDC) has named Travis Jordan as Vice President for Marketing and Communications. He assumes his position on Monday, June 10. Jordan brings to MDC more than a decade of executive experience, where he has consistently driven strategic communication initiatives that have...
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