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UM student grateful to be part of Jackson Memorial Hospital's major upgrade
MIAMI - The emergency department at Jackson Memorial Hospital is getting a major upgrade and one of the people on the job is a University of Miami student with a passion for construction.Cade Owen is living out his dream of being an architect, in the heart of Miami's Health District. A dream birthed because of his grandparents.So, now he's studying it at the University of Miami and this summer, he's standing on the grounds of a multimillion-dollar project.Jackson Memorial Hospital is expanding its emergency department with an initial investment of $90 million. Miami-Dade County's busiest emergency department will now include...
Superintendent turnover: A Miami leader is moving north as several districts fill vacancies
Even in the height of summer, superintendent turnover is continuing steadily as school boards fill vacancies ahead of 2024-25 and some leaders announce that this will be their last year at the helm. John Pace III, deputy superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, was chosen unanimously as the sole finalist...
Miami imam's sermon sparks debate over school vouchers and the First Amendment
A Jewish lawmaker is calling for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration to take action against a Muslim school that receives taxpayer-funded vouchers. Republican Representative Randy Fine is incensed by the school leader’s inflammatory remarks against Jewish people -- and by the state’s apparent lack of action since those remarks came to light.
Three Junior Faculty Members Join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s K12 Faculty Scholars at Annual Symposium
Pictured left-to-right: Dr. Gretel Terrero, Dr. Marcella Kaddoura, and Dr. Noa Holtzman. The three junior faculty members at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have been named K12 Faculty Scholars for 2024, and will embark on a two-year, intensive training program funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which supports fewer than 30 K12 programs nationwide.
Great School Options in Miami Springs
Miami Springs has always been a desirable place to live thanks to its central location, quiet streets, and close knit community. We have also had a wonderful track record of great schools to choose from. But don’t take our word for it. The Florida Department of Education just published its annual report of schools throughout the entire state. And Miami Springs is loaded with top scoring “A” Schools. Let’s look at the results.
Don’t Wait on Getting Kids Ready for Upcoming School Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The start of the academic school year is only weeks away and to avoid the last-minute back-to-school scramble, it is best to start preparing now. That means getting all your kids’ school supplies as early as possible, organizing schedules and after-school programs, and preparing your kids for the changes that come with a return to the classroom.
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