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“Great teachers don’t teach what to think; they teach how to think, solve problems and communicate.”

Angela Harvala (MN '14)

Articles

Spotlight: Maggie Jiang Arnold (MD '23)
Spotlight: Aga Cook (AZ '23)

Milestones

Mike Patterson (NV ' 09) Named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year
Mike Patterson (NV '09)
Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '98) Named WV Assistant Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '14)

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“I hope to inspire educators, parents and policymakers to recognize and value the importance of diverse educational pathways for all students.”

— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Alexis Arias (CA '23)
Teacher

In Memoriam

Koki Tamashiro (HI '92)
Claire Furukawa (HI '91)

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Connections amplifies the voices of Milken Educators by focusing attention on the work and experiences of excellent educators across the nation. Through articles written by and about the work of Milken Educators, as well as features exploring classroom technology, strategies, education news and more, Connections sparks meaningful conversations about education.

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