Press Releases

The Milken Family Foundation regularly issues press releases about its efforts and impact in the fields of education and medical research.  Below is a select list of these releases.
For more official press releases about our initiatives, please visit the initiative-specific sites on the right.


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Oct 15, 2013
Jewish Educator Awards Surprise Top Talent at Four Schools With Honor – and $15,000 Prize


Oct 10, 2013
Lowell Milken Center’s $10,000 International “Discovery Award” Goes to Virginia Journalism Teacher and Students Who Shine Light on African-American Civil Rights Journalist


Sep 25, 2013
Milken Educator Awards Shine a Spotlight on America’s Outstanding Educators


Sep 03, 2013
Milken Archive of Jewish Music Introduces Volume 3: Seder T'fillot


Jul 15, 2013
Sixteen High School Seniors from Los Angeles Selected as 2013 Milken Scholars


Jul 02, 2013
Jewels of Elul and Milken Archive Partner for Third Year


Jul 02, 2013
Milken Archive of Jewish Music Virtual Museum Introduces Volume 17


Jun 12, 2013
Eight NYC High School Seniors Selected as 2013 Milken Scholars


May 07, 2013
Milken Archive of Jewish Music Virtual Museum Introduces Volume 18


May 01, 2013
How Can Teacher Evaluation Systems Support Pathways to Improvement?


Apr 29, 2013
Effective Education Reform in a Global Economy: “People Make the Difference”


Apr 23, 2013
Media Advisory: Milken Institute Global Conference to Tackle Education Reform Solutions in U.S. and Abroad


Apr 09, 2013
University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education and the Milken Family Foundation Announce 2013 Education Business Plan Competition Finalists and $120,000 in Prize Funding


Mar 09, 2013
Districts, Schools Earn Surprise Recognition Awards for Commitment to TAP System


Mar 08, 2013
North Desoto Middle School in Louisiana Receives $50,000 TAP Founder’s Award


Mar 05, 2013
Milken Archive Releases "Volume 19: Out of the Whirlwind"


Feb 14, 2013
Phoenix Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award


Feb 06, 2013
DCPS Elementary School Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award


Feb 05, 2013
Milken Archive Presents "Volume 12: Legend of Toil and Celebration"