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A select sampling of news about the Milken Family Foundation and its initiatives.
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17 Jericho Students Recognized in International 'Unsung Hero' History Competition
Long Island Press | September 18, 2025 | Long Island, NY (LMC)

Crofton St. Rose Students Honored with International Discovery Award
Norfolk Radio | September 17, 2025 | Norfolk, NE (LMC)

Crofton Students Honored with International Discovery Award and Competition Prize
News Channel Nebraska | September 16, 2025 | Beatrice, NE (LMC)

Jericho Schools Celebrated With Grand Prize, Top School Award, And Multiple Honors In International Discovery Award Competition
LongIsland.com | September 16, 2025 | Long Island, NY (LMC)

A Voice for Others: Georgetown Visitation Graduate Calix-Martínez Earns Milken Scholar Honor
Catholic Standard | August 22, 2025 | Washington, D.C, (MSP)

Eleven Students in LA County Receive $10,000 Milken Scholarships to Pay for College
Los Angeles Daily News | Southern California News Group | July 30, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (MSP)

Rare Honor for Top AV Student
Antelope Valley Press | July 23, 2025 | Palmdale, CA (MSP)

2025 Milken Scholars Announced
Beverly Press | Park Labrea News | July 17, 2025 | Beverly Hills, CA (MSP)

Eleven $10,000 Milken Scholars Awards Go to Standout LA County Students
Crescenta Valley Weekly | July 17, 2025 | Glendale, CA (MSP)

'Exceptional' South Bay Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
Patch.com | Manhattan Beach, CA | July 10, 2025 (MSP)

Poway, Rancho Bernardo Teens Win Awards in 2025 ArtEffect Contest
San Diego Union-Tribune | July 08, 2025 | San Diego, CA (LMC)

Bronx High School of Science Student Receives $10K Prize for Academic Excellence and Community Service
Bronx Times | July 03, 2025 | Bronx, NY (MSP)

ARTEFFECT Winner
Newsday | July 02, 2025 | Long Island, NY (LMC)

Francis Lewis High School Graduate Joins Elite Ranks of Milken Scholars
Queens Courier | July 02, 2025 | Queens, NY (MSP)

Milken Scholar Alina Calix-Martinez Joins FOX 5 in Studio
WTTG-TV | FOX D.C. | June 23, 2025 | Bethesda, MD (MSP)

'I Really Found My Spark': Four DC High School Students Chosen as Milken Scholars
WTOP-FM | June 19, 2025 | Chevy Chase, MD (MSP)

Bronx Youth Artist Awarded $3K for Artwork Honoring Civil Rights Activist and Teacher Clara Luper
Norwood News | June 19, 2025 | Bronx, NY (LMC)

Jericho 8th Grader Grace Zhang Places 2nd in ARTEFFECT Competition
Long Island Press | June 16, 2025 | Mineola, NY (LMC)

Student Art Honors Unsung Heroes
News-O-Matic | June 11, 2025 | New York, NY (LMC)

Four $10,000 Milken Scholars Awards Go to Standout Washington, D.C., Students
Patch.com | June 10, 2025 | Washington, DC (MSP)

GW Student Wins National Art Prize for Second Year in a Row
Charleston Gazette-Mail | June 06, 2025 | Charleston, WV (LMC)

Students from Two West Virginia High Schools are Exploring the Unsung Heroes Across History and their Communities
West Virginia Living | April 10, 2025 | Granville, WV (LMC)

Surprise! DC Teacher Receives Milken Educator Award and $25,000
WJLA-TV | ABC | March 06, 2025 | Arlington, VA (MEA)

Alta Loma Teacher Wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Patch.com Los Angeles | February 21, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (MEA)

Lowell Milken Surprises Alta Loma Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for California
Inland Empire Community News | February 21, 2025 | Colton, CA (MEA)

WATCH --> ASL Teacher Receives Top Honor with the Milken Educator Award
KABC-TV | ABC | February 20, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (MEA)

LISTEN --> Alta Loma Teacher Receives Oscar of Teaching Award
KVCR-FM | NPR | February 19, 2025 | San Bernardino, CA (MEA)

WATCH --> Alta Loma High School Teacher Danyel Smith Talks About Winning State Award
KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV | CBS | February 19, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (MEA)

Alta Loma High School Teacher Wins National Award
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | February 19, 2025 | Ontario, CA (MEA)

Lowell Milken Surprises Alta Loma Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for California
The San Bernardino American | February 18, 2025 | Victorville, CA (MEA)

WATCH --> A Conversation with Milken Educator Awards Founder, Lowell Milken
AP & New Principals Academy | January 25, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ (MEA)

Guest Column: Three Louisiana Teaching Award Winners Deserve Honor and Respect
The Advocate | January 17, 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA (MEA)

How 3 Top Math Teachers Nurture Students' Ability to Tackle Challenge
Education Week | January 02, 2025 | Bethesda, MD (MEA)

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