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Miami Lakes-area principals report academic gains, awards and program growth
Summary
Principals from Miami Lakes-area schools told the Education Advisory Board about test gains, robotics and STEAM expansion, high graduation and scholarship totals, and new ASD preschool units.
Principals from several Miami Lakes-area schools presented end-of-year reports on academic performance, extracurricular achievements and program expansions during the Education Advisory Board meeting.
Maria Medina, principal of Miami Lakes Middle School, reported that her school was recognized by Magnet Schools of America and was among the top magnet schools in the country; she described strong results across grade levels and said the school's jazz band, theater and sports programs grew this year. School leaders from Bob Graham Education Center and others said they used EAB funds for vocabulary courses, robotics and STEAM supplies.
A high-school principal reported a 99% graduation rate for the year and said graduates earned approximately $22 million in scholarship offers; the school also produced a national merit scholar, QuestBridge scholars and students who graduated with both an AA degree and a high-school diploma. Principals across the district highlighted successes in robotics, debate, FBLA, environmental science awards and state- and national-level arts and athletics accomplishments.
Several principals described planned expansions for next year, including new ASD (autism spectrum disorder) preschool units at one school, a new planetarium dome opening in August at another campus, and the addition of chemistry, algebra II and AP Spanish at middle schools. Board members urged schools to nominate more students and teachers for next year's Awards of Excellence so the EAB can recognize accomplishments across the district.
The reports demonstrated a mix of academic, arts and athletic achievements and outlined next-year program and staffing priorities. No board action was taken; these were informational updates from school leaders.
