by Elizabeth Martinez As a result of the Education Commissioner’s investigation into state testing, Florida Governor Rick Scott has stated that he will be issuing an executive order to suspend the 11th grade FSA testing in language arts. The Governor’s actions come after Pam Stewart, Florida’s Education Commissioner, released recommendations regarding the issue of testing…
This Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm the stage is open to the talented and the floor to those with a good ear. Music Club is hosting one of its most exclusive shows of the year, “15 Minutes of Fame.” More than twenty acts each varying from duos, bands, to solo singers will light up…
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: Lessenitt Campos Every great presidency requires a strong, passionate leader with set skills to provide everything the people need. The president is an emblem. Those looking for an example look to their leader for guidance. “I really want to incorporate myself and be one with the class. I want them to know that they…
By Sana Chaudhry 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. This week, December 8th to the 14th, is Computer Science Education Week. The White House announced that the seven largest…
By Nathalie Mairena The North Region Principal of the Year Award is a prestigious award, given to only the best of principals after a strict evaluation by committee, numerous interviews of both staff and students, and ultimately, by the skills of the principals competing. This year, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s own James Parker won this…
By Christian Steiner “Your health is your wealth,” quoted Nancy Handley as she plans to abide to her own rules of remaining fit after finalizing the last of her 44 years of teaching in physical education on Wednesday November 26, 2014.
Across the states, advances in education and the pressure to succeed is beginning to affect the lives of students. In the competitive society called the “real world”, teenagers and young adults are experiencing abnormally high levels of stress, more today than of previous years.
This school year marks the beginning of a new chapter in some students’ lives and marks the end of one for others. For both freshman and seniors, this year will be an important one. However, like many students, they may be starting this year with certain ideas or beliefs that may not be exactly true.
Although no one wants to hear the dreaded s-word, school is here and it’s here to stay for another 180 days. From the looks of it, every student will be begging for their summer to come back with bags under their eyes on the first day back to school. In order to avoid falling asleep…