By Yasmine Mezawi Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, and through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center students have achieved yet another milestone. Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The…
By Ericka Miller Standardized tests— students hate taking them, teachers are forced to proctor them, and a plethora of pre-sharpened number two pencils are sacrificed for them. Still, they’re right around the corner so beware and prepare before you’re next in line to stare blankly at your test booklet. Aside from the weeks dedicated to…
By Sabine Joseph So, the FSA is around the corner and you need some last minute tips to guarantee that you dominate the exam. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the things you need to do that don’t involve cracking open a book and cramming it’s contents into your head. Arguably…
By Alexandra Reboredo Florida lawmakers have been searching for ways to improve state testing after last year’s incident regarding servers and general dissatisfaction with the tests. Although they won’t eliminate end-of-course testing, they’ve considered an alternative: students choosing between different kinds of standardized tests instead. The Florida Standards Assessment was implemented to replace the FCAT….
By Kaitlyn Pujols Amidst the wreckage of testing, the hopeless faces, and clicks of desperation, the student body has come to the realization that not only are they ill prepared for these new exams but the district is as well. Ever since termination of the FCAT, the most dreaded acronym for students 6th through 10th…