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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May 13, 2022
Jessica Zimmerman Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Instructional Leadership in Phoenix’s Roosevelt School District

May 03, 2022
Las Vegas Teacher Ali Jun Announced as Recipient of Nevada's Milken Educator Award and $25,000 Cash Prize

Mar 15, 2022
Marco French of Caddo Parish Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Creating Culture of Excellence for Educators and Students

Mar 15, 2022
New Orleans Teacher Jay Weisman Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Fostering Creativity in the Classroom and Lifelong Learning

Mar 14, 2022
East Feliciana Parish Teacher Laura Laiche Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Advancing Excellence for Students and Colleagues

Mar 11, 2022
Ascension Public Schools Earns $50,000 NIET District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness

Mar 10, 2022
Cross County High School Receives $50,000 NIET Founder's Award

Mar 09, 2022
Math Success and Mentorship Equal a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Teacher Emily Dickerson

Feb 17, 2022
Dedication to Student Success Earns Moundsville's Heather Haught a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Feb 16, 2022
2021-22 Milken Educator Awards Tour Launches in West Virginia, Honoring Michelle Wolfe of Baker with $25,000

Feb 15, 2022
Five Schools from Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas Earn $10,000 as NIET Founder's Award Finalists

Feb 08, 2022
Milken Educator Awards Continue in 2022 to Honor Outstanding Teachers Nationwide