We’re back for another exciting week of #MilkenAward magic, this time in Newport News, VA. Lauren Burns brings science to life for her students in her biology classes at Heritage High School. Through hands-on instruction and real-world applications, Burns challenges her students explore the building blocks of life. From her “Mac Mush Lab” to DNA electrophoresis experiments, she shows students how science plays a role in everything from forensics to food science. Today, Lauren’s been named the sole 2026-27 VA #MilkenEducator complete with a life-changing $25,000.

Click this link to learn more about Lauren Burns (VA ’26): milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view…

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NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA—Congratulations to Heritage High School biology teacher Lauren Burns, our newest Milken Educator! Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway and Milken Educator Awards Vice President Stephanie Bishop surprised Burns with a 2026-27 Milken 000 at a special school assembly this morning.

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Congratulations to biology teacher LAUREN BURNS, recipient of a 2026-27 $25K #MilkenAward at Heritage High School in Newport News, VA!

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The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award was just given to Tyler Saylor, an English teacher at Harlan High School (Harlan Independent)!

Read more about Saylor: kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/10/h…

This Eastern Kentucky teacher just got a $25,000 national prize. Here’s why. via @heraldleader

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We’re back for another exciting week of #MilkenAward magic, this time in Harlan, KY. Dr. Tyler Saylor empowers his students to think like scholars in his 11th and 12th grade English classes at Harlan High School. He transforms his classroom into a writing lab where students fully he writing process, learning how to craft compelling arguments, strengthen their voice and take readers on a journey through their words. Today, Tyler’s been named the sole 2026-27 KY #MilkenEducator complete with a life-changing $25,000.

Click this link to learn more about Dr. Tyler Saylor (KY ’26): milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view…

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HARLAN, KY—CONGRATULATIONS to Harlan High School teacher Dr. Tyler Saylor, our newest 2026 Milken Educator! At a surprise school assembly, Milken Educator Awards Vice President Stephanie Bishop and Kentucky Commissioner of Education Dr. Robbie Fletcher honored Dr. Saylor with a ard and $25,000!

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Congratulations to Harlan High School teacher Dr. Tyler Saylor, recipient of a Kentucky 2026-27 $25K #MilkenAward in Harlan, KY.

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Ten years ago, my life changed forever when I received the Milken Educator Award! As I reflect on the past decade, my heart is filled with gratitude for the journey, the growth,and the countless blessings along the way. @Milken @NIETteach @Milken

Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley (IN '94) celebrated 40 years of elevating educators as the 2026–27 Milken Educator Awards season kicked off in Rhode Island this week. Stay tuned to see where we will be next! @Milken_jfoley

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The 2026 Summer Competition Press Release is out! Learn about the ARTEFFECT Awardees here: bit.ly/AE2026-Summer-…

Congratulations to Katherine Delvaux, a first-grade ESL teacher at Carroll Robbins Elementary School in Trenton, on being named New Jersey's sole 2026-27 @Milken Educator Award recipient and receiving a $25,000 award. Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view…

We're still not over this reaction! 🥹

#ICYMI: Central Falls High School Special Education Transition Program and CTE Business Entrepreneurship educator Briana Jones was surprised on Wednesday with a 2026-27 @Milken Educator Award!

Congratulations Briana and Central Falls! 👏

More than 25 years ago, the @Milken Educator Award altered the trajectory of my teaching career.

I'm grateful to be a small part of this story.

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What an incredible morning yesterday in Central Falls! 🎉

Central Falls High School teacher Briana Jones was surprised with a 2026–27 Rhode Island Milken Educator Award and $25,000!

Congratulations to Briana and the entire Central Falls High School community! 👏

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It’s the second day of this season’s Milken Educator Awards tour and our team has landed in Trenton, NJ to celebrate the ESL educator at Carroll Robbins Elementary School. Katherine Delvaux develops her students’ English language reading, writing, and overall confidence with the res students to take ownership of their learning goals and track progress, leading a data-driven classroom. Today she is a 2026 NJ #MilkenEducator and the recipient of a $25,000 #MilkenAward. We’re so honored to welcome Katherine to the MEA family!

Click here to learn more about Katherine Delvaux (NJ ’26): milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view…

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TRENTON, NJ—CONGRATULATIONS to Carroll Robbins Elementary School teacher Katherine Delvaux, our newest 2026–27 Milken Educator and the second honoree of the 2026–27 Milken Award season! At a surprise school assembly, Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and of Education Dr. Lily Laux honored Delvaux with a 2026–27 New Jersey Milken Educator Award and $25,000!

Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/newsroom/video…

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Congratulations to Carroll Robbins Elementary School teacher Katherine Delvaux, recipient of a New Jersey 2026-27 $25K #MilkenAward in Trenton, NJ.

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A teacher's impact can last a lifetime. Watch 'The Future Belongs to the Educated,' a documentary celebrating 40 years of the Milken Educator Awards and the extraordinary educators who help shape our future.

Please share it with a teacher or school community that would appreciate it: youtu.be/iPEkgdcleC4

We’re ecstatic to be back on the road launching the 2026-27 Milken Educator Awards tour where outstanding educators nationwide will receive a $25,000 #MilkenAward and join the growing Network. This year we’re celebrating 40 years of the #MilkenEducator Awards and what better way than in Rhode Island this morning. The special education and CTE business entrepreneurship educator at Central Falls High School builds confidence, independence, and real-world skills for her students to reach their potential. Today she is a newly minted Milken Educator complete with a $25,000 cash prize. Congrats Briana and welcome to the MEA family!

Click this link to learn more about Briana Jones (RI ’26): milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view…

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