Articles
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The Social Justice Book Club
December 4, 2020When George Floyd’s death triggered protests around the country last summer, social studies teacher Leslie Sullivan (SC ’19) created a virtual book club to help students and educators explore important issues together.
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Making a Difference on the Omaha Reservation
November 30, 2020In the three years since Jon Pickinpaugh (NE ’17) took over as principal at UmonHon (Omaha) Nation High, graduation rates have risen from 46% to 80%, the largest graduating class in the school’s history. “I didn’t get into education to take the easy route,” says Jon. “I am always up for a challenge.”
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What We're Thankful For in 2020
November 24, 2020Even in this challenging year, Milken Educators say they have a lot to be thankful for.
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Election Day in the Classroom
October 26, 2020As Americans head to the polls, Milken Educators are using the 2020 election as a teaching opportunity.
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Keeping Students Engaged in the Virtual Classroom
October 13, 2020Holding students’ attention is an evergreen challenge for educators—and online classes add another layer of complexity. We asked Milken Educators to share the strategies they’re using to boost engagement in their virtual classrooms.
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Teaching the Holocaust Is More Important Than Ever
October 7, 2020Through “The Children of Willesden Lane,” students learn important lessons about survival and resilience.
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Here's Why We Like Distance Learning
September 11, 2020COVID-19 has made remote learning a necessity in many districts—but there's a lot to like about the virtual classroom. We asked Milken Educators to share the upside of teaching online.
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Teachers Take On TikTok
August 31, 2020Teachers are finding creative ways to connect with students and each other on TikTok, this year's trendy social media platform.
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Students, Your Teachers Believe In You
August 26, 2020Milken Educators deliver back-to-school messages of hope, inspiration and encouragement for students at the start of this most unusual 2020-21 school year.
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Back to the Front Lines with Love, Hope and Joy
August 17, 2020The world has shifted in the past months, writes Amy Braswell (AR ’02), but nevertheless, she is looking forward to the start of the school year: “It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.”