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CT Has a New Milken Educator: New Haven's Alyssa Granata-Basso

It's a big day at John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School. Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker is visiting for a special assembly, with local reporters and TV cameras looking on. Then, Commissioner Russell-Tucker introduces a special guest from California, and everyone realizes something huge is about to happen! When Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley presents STEM teacher Alyssa Granata-Basso with the Award and $25,000, the educator's life is forever changed. Click through the photos below to see how Basso became the 2,935th Milken Educator Award recipient of the milestone season leading to our 3,000th surprise.