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Award Notification:  Dr. Asia Cunningham (NC '23)

Durham Principal Asia Cunningham Receives NC Milken Award

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA—North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt is visiting Durham's Pearsontown Elementary to celebrate the school's achievements. But why is Stephanie Bishop, vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, stepping to the microphone? Watch as Bishop presents Principal Asia Cunningham with a 2023 North Carolina Milken Award and $25,000. Principal Cunningham is the first-ever recipient in Durham Public Schools and she just planned her own surprise party!