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"When faced with adversity, we learn our true strength." — from Students, Your Teachers Believe in You (video)

Silvia Miranda (NM '18)

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

"It's important to recognize educators because we're doing work that helps the whole community."

— Elaine Hill at her Milken Educator Award notification at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury, CT

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Elaine Hill (CT '22)
Teacher

In Memoriam

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

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