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Education

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

Eliamys Perez, a rising senior at Miami Killian Senior High School, is the recipient of the 2023 Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship.

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MDC added to Florida guarantee transfer student program and qualify for up to $10,000 scholarship

MDC added to Florida guarantee transfer student program and qualify for up to $10,000 scholarship

Updated May 25, 2023

MAST seniors are in the spotlight this week as graduation practice among week’s highlights

MAST seniors are in the spotlight this week as graduation practice among week’s highlights

May 24, 2023

Top students with a heart for the community recognized with nominations for the Silver Knight Award

Top students with a heart for the community recognized with nominations for the Silver Knight Award

Updated May 24, 2023

Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten

Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten

May 23, 2023

Key Biscayne

First of two tax holidays for hurricane supplies underway now

First of two tax holidays for hurricane supplies underway now

150 years of controversy: Denim’s role from slavery to gender equality.

150 years of controversy: Denim’s role from slavery to gender equality.

Luxury doggie daycare facility, Your Good Dog, celebrates 10 years on Key Biscayne

Luxury doggie daycare facility, Your Good Dog, celebrates 10 years on Key Biscayne

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Wegovy Shows Weight-Loss Effectiveness in Real-World Study
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Investigation continues into the Friday homicide of a homeless man on the Causeway
By Michael Moline / Florida Phoenix / Special to Islander News

DeSantis OKs FL State Guard expansion – “…to protect and defend the people of Florida…” and adds benefits for military veterans and families
By Susan Dellert / Special to Islander News

Top students with a heart for the community recognized with nominations for the Silver Knight Award
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Seized suspect marijuana, golf cart accident, and death investigation among recent police activity

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Piccolini Bambini offers Key Biscayne preschoolers a safe place to have their imaginations inspired

Piccolini Bambini offers Key Biscayne preschoolers a safe place to have their imaginations inspired

May 22, 2023

More testing on tap for MAST students this week

More testing on tap for MAST students this week

May 17, 2023

As she prepares to retire, Vivian Collongette reflects on 37 years of teaching at Key Biscayne Community School

As she prepares to retire, Vivian Collongette reflects on 37 years of teaching at Key Biscayne Community School

May 17, 2023

Three Key Biscayne students nominated for the prestigious Silver Knight Award recognizing outstanding public service

Three Key Biscayne students nominated for the prestigious Silver Knight Award recognizing outstanding public service

May 16, 2023

Community

Luxury doggie daycare facility, Your Good Dog, celebrates 10 years on Key Biscayne

Luxury doggie daycare facility, Your Good Dog, celebrates 10 years on Key Biscayne

‘Here for their valor’: Fallen military heroes to be honored with special Memorial Day ceremony

‘Here for their valor’: Fallen military heroes to be honored with special Memorial Day ceremony

St Agnes sees new multipurpose building blessed

St Agnes sees new multipurpose building blessed

Spilt Milk, the MAST Academy literary magazine, earns state Gold recognition

Spilt Milk, the MAST Academy literary magazine, earns state Gold recognition

May 15, 2023

Registration for Summer305 programs now open

Registration for Summer305 programs now open

May 13, 2023

Area schools evacuated over bomb threats

Area schools evacuated over bomb threats

Updated May 13, 2023

Miami Dade’s 2023 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year honored

Miami Dade’s 2023 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year honored

Updated May 11, 2023

Education

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

MDC added to Florida guarantee transfer student program and qualify for up to $10,000 scholarship

MDC added to Florida guarantee transfer student program and qualify for up to $10,000 scholarship

MAST seniors are in the spotlight this week as graduation practice among week’s highlights

MAST seniors are in the spotlight this week as graduation practice among week’s highlights

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The James Webb Space Telescope Has Joined Forces With the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Results Are Epic

The James Webb Space Telescope Has Joined Forces With the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Results Are Epic

Michael Buble finally receives his Grammy

Michael Buble finally receives his Grammy

Celine Dion 'focuses on her health' after canceling shows

Celine Dion 'focuses on her health' after canceling shows

Tina Turner died believing her mum didn’t want her: ‘She didn’t want another kid’

Tina Turner died believing her mum didn’t want her: ‘She didn’t want another kid’

Stars of ‘Star Trek: Strange new Worlds’ were ‘beamed in’ as holograms for fan chat

Stars of ‘Star Trek: Strange new Worlds’ were ‘beamed in’ as holograms for fan chat

Year-end testing continues for MAST students; plus, Junior ring ceremony

Year-end testing continues for MAST students; plus, Junior ring ceremony

May 10, 2023

DeSantis signs 5 education bills, including an anti-union bill while teachers may now confiscate kids’ cellphones during class to discourage use of social media

DeSantis signs 5 education bills, including an anti-union bill while teachers may now confiscate kids’ cellphones during class to discourage use of social media

Updated May 10, 2023

Kindergarten orientation meeting to be held Tuesday at K-8 Center

Kindergarten orientation meeting to be held Tuesday at K-8 Center

May 8, 2023

A security “game-changer,” Broward schools to only allow clear backpacks for students

A security “game-changer,” Broward schools to only allow clear backpacks for students

Updated May 7, 2023

Summer internship applications now open for Key Biscayne and Miami students

Summer internship applications now open for Key Biscayne and Miami students

May 7, 2023

MAST students face intense schedule of testing this week

MAST students face intense schedule of testing this week

May 3, 2023

Free AI bootcamp for high schoolers applications now open at MDC

Free AI bootcamp for high schoolers applications now open at MDC

May 2, 2023

Anti-bullying prevention organization My Buddy Bench Project gets key sponsor and supporter

Anti-bullying prevention organization My Buddy Bench Project gets key sponsor and supporter

Apr 30, 2023

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind opens expanded playground, thanks to County funding contribution

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind opens expanded playground, thanks to County funding contribution

Updated Apr 28, 2023

With enrollment up 60% since 2014, cost of attending UM increasing over $10,000 per year

With enrollment up 60% since 2014, cost of attending UM increasing over $10,000 per year

Updated Apr 27, 2023

AICE and AP Exams among things happening this week at MAST Academy

AICE and AP Exams among things happening this week at MAST Academy

Apr 26, 2023

More scenes from the recent Good Neighbor and Giving Tree Awards

More scenes from the recent Good Neighbor and Giving Tree Awards

Updated Apr 23, 2023

A pandemic experiment - universal free school meals - gains traction with 9-states offering free meals, not Florida

A pandemic experiment - universal free school meals - gains traction with 9-states offering free meals, not Florida

Updated Apr 23, 2023

KB K-8 Center receives $15,000 donation from KBCEF Foundation

KB K-8 Center receives $15,000 donation from KBCEF Foundation

Updated Apr 19, 2023

Local public schools to celebrate Fathers in Education Day with special activities, workshops, and webinar

Local public schools to celebrate Fathers in Education Day with special activities, workshops, and webinar

Apr 18, 2023

Broward schools to reopen Monday

Broward schools to reopen Monday

Updated Apr 16, 2023

Deadlines to apply for KB Community Foundation scholarships and grants fast approaching

Deadlines to apply for KB Community Foundation scholarships and grants fast approaching

Updated Apr 15, 2023

FL year-round school bill making its way through the legislature

FL year-round school bill making its way through the legislature

Updated Apr 14, 2023

Broward schools to close Friday as district damages could be "at least $2 million"

Broward schools to close Friday as district damages could be "at least $2 million"

Updated Apr 13, 2023

Awards inspire me to announce some earth-shattering personal news

Awards inspire me to announce some earth-shattering personal news

Updated Apr 14, 2023

Senators revise contentious higher ed bill; remove at-will tenure reviews for FL university professors

Senators revise contentious higher ed bill; remove at-will tenure reviews for FL university professors

Updated Apr 13, 2023

Miami-Dade Public Schools to offer second opportunity for magnet applications

Miami-Dade Public Schools to offer second opportunity for magnet applications

Updated Apr 11, 2023

Miami-Dade County and school district launch STEM mentoring program to expand students' internship opportunities

Miami-Dade County and school district launch STEM mentoring program to expand students' internship opportunities

Updated Apr 10, 2023

Kids at work: More states are trying to ease child labor laws as the number of companies reportedly violating children labor laws escalates

Kids at work: More states are trying to ease child labor laws as the number of companies reportedly violating children labor laws escalates

Updated Apr 10, 2023

M-DCPS to hold 9th annual business and industry conference for students

M-DCPS to hold 9th annual business and industry conference for students

Apr 9, 2023

FPL donates $8,000 ultramodern drones to an M-DCPS schools

FPL donates $8,000 ultramodern drones to an M-DCPS schools

Updated Apr 6, 2023

Rojas receives 2023 Hispanic Leadership “Education Advocate Award”

Rojas receives 2023 Hispanic Leadership “Education Advocate Award”

Updated Apr 4, 2023

Miami-Dade College students eligible to participate in the cross-cultural Saint James Way Program in Spain

Miami-Dade College students eligible to participate in the cross-cultural Saint James Way Program in Spain

Apr 4, 2023

“Teachers are the experts? Teachers have all the knowledge? Are you kidding me?" Are FL students free to learn?

“Teachers are the experts? Teachers have all the knowledge? Are you kidding me?" Are FL students free to learn?

Updated Apr 3, 2023

Enrollment now open for Free online courses in Urban planning & environmental risks

Enrollment now open for Free online courses in Urban planning & environmental risks

Updated Mar 31, 2023

FL university system imposes tenure, a “safeguard” for a professor’s academic freedom, reviews every 5-years

FL university system imposes tenure, a “safeguard” for a professor’s academic freedom, reviews every 5-years

Updated Mar 30, 2023

“HB 1 is not about choice, it’s about defunding our neighborhood public schools…” DeSantis signs massive voucher expansion while in Miami

“HB 1 is not about choice, it’s about defunding our neighborhood public schools…” DeSantis signs massive voucher expansion while in Miami

Updated Mar 28, 2023

FIU dance marathon to raise money for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

FIU dance marathon to raise money for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Updated Apr 4, 2023

Piano Slam returns to Arsht Center for Free performance

Piano Slam returns to Arsht Center for Free performance

Mar 23, 2023

Council honors K-8 Center for 70 years of exceptional work educating island’s youth

Council honors K-8 Center for 70 years of exceptional work educating island’s youth

Updated Mar 23, 2023

The challenging life of sea turtles is subject of Thursday’s Lunch and Learn presentation

The challenging life of sea turtles is subject of Thursday’s Lunch and Learn presentation

Updated Mar 23, 2023

MAST 2023 Graduation Schedule officially released

MAST 2023 Graduation Schedule officially released

Mar 21, 2023

Winners of K-5 Space Art Contest can watch their work soar into orbit

Winners of K-5 Space Art Contest can watch their work soar into orbit

Mar 21, 2023

Miami

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

Senior Eliamys Perez is awarded the Lorraine Silverstein Law Studies Scholarship

First of two tax holidays for hurricane supplies underway now

First of two tax holidays for hurricane supplies underway now

150 years of controversy: Denim’s role from slavery to gender equality.

150 years of controversy: Denim’s role from slavery to gender equality.