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"I teach because I want to make a difference in my community. The best is yet to come for Port Allen. If education makes a difference here, all other things can change, too."
— Dereka Duncan (LA '22), interview with the Milken Family Foundation at her surprise Milken Educator Award notification at Cohn Elementary in Port Allen
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Dereka Duncan (LA '22) Instructional Coach
In Memoriam
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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.