January 20, 2023 marks the end of an era for MLEC’s beloved Ms.Algaze as she retires after teaching for 38 years. Read about her time in MLEC and the appreciation the school has for her as written by Zahir Stevens.
By Kelly Sanchez Many teachers, especially ones who have been there from the very beginning, have decided this will be their last year at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). They’ve spent years dedicating their lives to teaching students and guiding them through high school. Whether they’re leaving because they’ve reached the end of their careers,…
By Karla Perez Children spend more time at school than anywhere else. Other than parents, teachers are – arguably – the most influential adults in a child’s life. Yet, despite the awesome responsibility that comes with educating, coaching and caring for the world’s future leaders, Florida’s teachers make well below the national average. Standardized testing…
By Gabriella Licona It began in Oklahoma on Monday, April 2. The sun was burning hot and the city was crowded, but nonetheless, the teachers put their discomforts aside, and continued to rally. As they began to shout and flood the streets with posters and determined faces, public school teachers from all areas of Oklahoma…
By Alexandra Reboredo They demanded change. Students, faculty, and parents, who feared for their lives and lives of their loved ones one week ago all gathered to drill lawmakers with pressing questions about their safety and security, and demanded answers. On Wednesday night, CNN hosted a special Town Hall at the BB&T Center in Sunrise,…
By Daylin Delgado In June 2015, a new item in the Florida budget called the “Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program” left many Floridians confused. The “Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program” was established with $44 million dollars in the 2015-2016 budget to provide salary bonuses to qualifying teachers. To qualify, teachers must have scored…