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Jonathan Cadena, You're AZ's Milken Educator!

 

Jonathan Cadena leads a chemistry lesson in his classroom after his surprise Milken Educator Award notification. Cadena focuses on small group activities that emphasize completion and understanding. Arizona does not assess students in chemistry, but Cadena’s students at the Title I school perform well on pre- and post-assessments each semester, and more than 95% pass his class. Administrators often bring visitors, district personnel and board members to his classroom to observe his highly effective teaching style.