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"This is the last thing I thought was going to happen today!"

— Raeven Brooks at her surprise Milken Award notification

Raeven Brooks (TN '21)

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)

Quotes

"My message for students: If you love school, teaching is an opportunity for you to continue to go to school for the rest of your life."

— Becky Junge, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Becky Junge (WY '21)
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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