Fourth-grade writing teacher Krystal Contreras gets the surprise of a lifetime in Texas, becoming the first Milken Educator from San Benito CISD. 

For 30 years, we've been surprising outstanding educators across the U.S. with $25,000 cash prizes. Check out the facts in our online newsroom.

Milken Educators are shaping educational policy and impacting student outcomes for their states and the entire nation.

Manny Rustin (CA '11) created his class on hip-hop culture to help students relate to American history.