After months of research, Bill Smithyman's students presented more than 60 Unsung Hero stories honoring both historical figures and present-day local heroes. The result: Student engagement shot through the roof.
After the 2016 election, Nate Bowling's students had more questions than they could cover in class. So the social studies teacher put together a reading list.
Thomas Dennison (MD '16) recruited a very special graduation day speaker to inspire his fifth-graders on their last day of elementary school: fellow Milken Educator Jayda Pugliese (PA '16).
Ever wonder if elementary school students really get it when their teacher receives a Milken Educator Award? They do.
Students are obsessed with "fidget spinners." Rather than ban them, Eric Crouch (GA '16) turned them into a math project.
Studying a second language in elementary school boosts overall achievement, supports brain development and prepares kids to succeed in our global society.
Bill Smithyman (KS '15) brought students to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes to get ideas for their own Unsung Hero projects. The results blew him away.
What's the best way to tap into students' creativity and promote independent thinking? Cagney Weaver (MS '14) can't wait to see how her class will use its new Makerspace.
Inspired by discussions with veteran Milken Educators, Vanessa Torres (SC '16) invited her state representative to visit her classroom—and he said yes.
Eric Crouch (GA '16) has helped his school raise more than $150,000 for classroom technology and supplies on DonorsChoose.org. He's happy to share the secrets of his success.
