CONGRATULATIONS!

Bolingbrook High School Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Jaclyn Lennox, you are the recipient of a 2025-26 Illinois Milken Educator Award and $25,000!

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THE 2025-26 MILKEN AWARD SEASON HAS BEGUN!

Congratulations to our first 2025-26 Milken Educator Award recipient, Lawrence Middle School seventh grade English language arts teacher Jeanette Capritti!

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2025-26 Milken Educator Awards

The annual Milken Educator Awards Tour kicks off this week to shine a spotlight on 30 exceptional educators across America who represent the top 1% of the teaching profession. Who will be next?

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Spotlight Series

D.C. Milken Educator Ariel Horton (DC ‘24) is an assistant principal and math coach at Noyes Elementary School. Horton is a standout leader, blending her passion for teaching with a commitment to student success. Learn more in her Spotlight interview.

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2025 MEA FORUM

The 2025 Milken Educator Awards Forum celebrated a major milestone—our 3,000th Award recipient. The class of 2024-25 joined veteran Milken Educators for two powerful days of learning, connection, and bold leadership.

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What are the Milken Educator Awards?

Lowell Milken created the Milken Educator Awards to give outstanding teachers the recognition they deserve for their important work — ensuring a bright future for every student.

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