By Ruth Reyes @Ummnobodycares People believe that Millennials are the “selfie” generation. They don’t have time for anything other than their phones, the computer, and social media. They don’t care; they’re not engaged. They coexist with the rest of the world merely to cruise by. And yet, even as they’re criticized in this way, Millennial…
By Ruth Reyes, @ummnobodycares It was the day after Christmas, and the weather outside was dreadful, but the grey skies, rain and humidity did not keep MLEC students and alumni away. They challenged the common assumption that “once graduation comes along, high school students never look back” once again.
By Vivian Bermudez On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the annual Florida Scholastic Press Association Day (Journalism Day) took place at the Florida International University (FIU). Journalism Day brings students journalists from all over District 6 – Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, MAST, Columbus High School and our very own MLEC students to name a…
“Teachers, at this time, please release seniors to the cafeteria.”
This morning’s crowning marked a new generation of seniors at MLEC, granting them not only pride and seniority, but also feelings of exhilaration and eagerness for their final school year. Even faculty and staff, including principal Mr. Parker, were moved by Class of 2015’s senior crowning.
The word resonated as the Class of 2015 picked up their crowns from the Principal’s Patio. On what would become their last first day of school, the seniors expressed their seniority by following MLEC’s tradition: senior crowning.
Florida’s own Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) was honored at Dr. Michael M. Krop High School on January 22, standing as the nation’s leader, among several school districts, in improving their access to Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses as well as improving the passing rate. Everyone from students to teachers to school officials were applauded…
The atmosphere buzzed as educators poured into Miami Lakes Educational Center’s auditorium, wondering what action items would be approved. The Florida State Board of Education meeting was hosted by board members Gary Chartrand, John R. Padget, Ada G. Armas and the newest member to the board, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey. Also sitting in on the board…
Something is different about our school lunch tables. They’re bright, they’re colorful, and they’ve been painted with industrial car paint. Walking towards C-Cafeteria, you’ll see some awesomely painted lunch tables waiting for you to enjoy your afternoon meal.
A big congratulation to MLEC’s Jaguars! Not only does MLEC have the highest high school graduation rate in the region, but it is an ‘A’ school for the seventh time in a row according to data released by the state.