Articles
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Spotlight: Emily Caldarelli (RI '16)
January 26, 2017If someone handed Emily Caldarelli (RI '16) a million dollars, she'd use it to help her students give back: "Service learning is a great way to grow empathetic, involved citizens."
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Spotlight: Manny Zaldivar (CT '16)
January 23, 2017Watching first-grade teacher Manny Zaldivar (CT '16) receive the Milken Educator Award lit a fire under a new generation of aspiring educators in Connecticut.
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A Milken Educator's Advice for New Teachers
January 19, 2017History teacher John Lary (LA '15) offers three pieces of advice for new educators: Exude passion, communicate your "why," and strive to be better every day.
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Spotlight: Jayda Pugliese (PA '16)
December 22, 2016Jayda Pugliese (PA '16) hopes her fifth-graders always remember that it's okay to fail: "Failing shows you that you still have more to learn."
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Spotlight: Stephanie Conklin (KS '16)
December 5, 2016Social skills, developmentally appropriate play, an academic foundation, and a more level playing field: Principal Stephanie Conklin (KS '16) believes universal preschool and full-day kindergarten can help close the achievement gap.
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Spotlight: Jennie Schmaltz (CO '16)
November 28, 2016What does Jennie Schmaltz (CO '16) like most about working with third, fourth and fifth graders? Watching their world view expand past their parents, teacher and friends.
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The Long Road Ahead
November 21, 2016Milken Educator Justin Minkel (AR '06) says children need teachers more than ever after the recent presidential election.
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For the Sake of Humanity, Teach the Humanities
November 17, 2016Milken Educator Jim Haas (KS '93) argues that liberal arts education is essential to good citizenship—and should start before college.
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Teaching After Election Day
November 16, 2016How are teachers helping students make sense of the divisive presidential campaign and our Election Day surprise? Two Milken Educators weigh in.
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Educational Equity Is More than Jargon
November 15, 2016Discussions and action around educational equity may be difficult, but they're critical, says Michelle Ryan (MA '15). Ryan chairs the social studies department at Randolph High School and serves on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Teacher Advisory Cabinet.