Articles
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How We Learn: Student Teachers
July 25, 2018Once a year, English teacher Lauren Jensen (NY '15) invites former students in to lead her class: "It enriches my teaching."
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Spreading the STEM Gospel in the UAE
July 18, 2018Jayda Pugliese (PA ’16) traveled halfway around the world to share her STEM expertise with teachers in the Middle East.
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Teaching History Through Hip-Hop
July 16, 2018Dr. Manuel Rustin (CA '11) created his class on hip-hop culture to help students relate to American history: "The traditional material isn't designed to empower students from marginalized communities."
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Growing Our Own Teachers in South Dakota
July 11, 2018Gina Benz (SD '15) is helping her district tackle its looming teacher shortage with a new dual-enrollment pathway for aspiring educators.
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A Letter from Barbara Bush
June 19, 2018Angie Besendorfer (MO '96) shares the inspirational message she received in 1992 from the late First Lady Barbara Bush.
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Jordan McGaughey: Advice for the Next Chapter
June 4, 2018Jordan McGaughey (MO '17) drew on important Milken Educator Awards themes when he addressed new educators at his alma mater's hooding ceremony.
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Building a Legacy: The Melanie Maynes-Alfaro Scholarship
May 17, 2018The Milken Educator Award helped Melanie Alfaro (NM '17) realize a longtime dream: creating a scholarship for outstanding student-athletes.
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A New Way to Say "Happy Mother's Day"
May 11, 2018Eric Crouch's students use their storytelling and video skills to create a unique Mother's Day greeting.
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Teacher and Student Tell Their Story Together
April 13, 2018Meghan LeFevers (NC '17) and student Aubrey Bridges travel the country together to change educators’ attitudes about students with disabilities.
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On the Hill: Milken Educators Meet with Congress
April 6, 2018Milken Educators met with congressional representatives from their states at the 2018 Milken Educator Awards Forum to talk about important issues in education. We asked them how those conversations went and what might come out of them in the future.