* Ruderman spent funds on cars and poker: prosecutors May 17, 2009
Ruderman falsely claimed that Lowell Milken, chairman of the Milken Family Foundation, and Oracle Corp chief executive officer Larry Ellison were investors in his funds, the SEC said. He also made at least one Ponzi-like payment earlier this year when an investor sought to withdraw US$750,000 and Ruderman transferred funds raised from two new investors, the SEC said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Over 60 W.Va. teachers get certification May 16, 2009
Also recognized was Barbara Black, a teacher at West Teays Elementary in Putnam County, for receiving the 2008 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Members of the West Virginia Board of Education, state Superintendent of Schools Steve Paine and several other distinguished guests honored the teachers for obtaining the prestigious credentials. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Drug Prevents Seizure Progression In Model Of Epilepsy May 6, 2009
The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Milken Family Foundation for Translational Research and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Lewis Solmon, economic, education analyst Dec 22, 2007
Dr. Solmon died at his West Los Angeles home as a result of a stroke, according to the Milken Family Foundation, a research organization that is independent from the think tank ... In 1997, he joined the Milken Family Foundation to focus on education issues and in 2005 became president of the foundation's nonprofit National Institute for Excellence in Teaching ... The Milken Family Foundation is best known for its annual Milken National Educator Award, which provides $25,000 to teachers,... (Boston Globe)
Milken education institute president advocated teaching reform Dec 20, 2007
In 1997 he joined the Milken Family Foundation to oversee efforts to improve teacher quality ... A memorial service will be held today at noon at the Milken Family Foundation, 1250 4th St., Santa Monica 90401. (Los Angeles Times)
WyCo schools achieve ‘Standard of Excellence’ Nov 27, 2007
Jamelle Brown, a speech and forensics instructor at Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, recently received the Milken Family Foundation National Educators designation. At the most recent Kansas City, Kan. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Atholton teacher receives $25,000 surprise Nov 23, 2007
At a school assembly Nov. 15, Mabrooka Chaudhry, a social studies teacher at the Columbia school, was presented with a Milken Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation, a California-based organization that funds initiatives in education and medical research. The $25,000 Chaudhry will receive is an unrestricted gift the foundation urges recipients to use on personal expenses, said Jana Rausch, a spokeswoman for the foundation. (Columbia Flier, MD)
Wingfield teacher wins award Nov 9, 2007
During an assembly to announce the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award at Wingfield High School in Jackson Thursday, State Superintendent of Education Hank Bounds works with students to illustrate the financial award a Milken winner will receive. The Milken award is designed to recognize educators with a proven record of excellence in education. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teacher award, site visits top off whirlwind week for KCK schools Nov 2, 2007
Governor Kathleen Sebelius, State Commissioner of Education Alexa Posny, State Board member Janet Waugh and others joined the staff and students at Sumner Academy of Arts and Science for an incredible announcement: the Milken Family Foundation was giving a National Educator Award to Sumner speech/forensics teacher Jamelle McConnell-Brown. This award is given to recognize teachers and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in education, in order to attract, develop, motivate... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Surprise award given to Sumner teacher Oct 31, 2007
Recognizing teachers and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in education is the goal of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards program. The program works to attract, develop, motivate and retain talented people to the challenge and adventure of teaching. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
North Middle School teacher wins Milken award Oct 31, 2007
In a surprise assembly, including a color guard presentation, performance by North's drum group and orchestra, and cake and punch, Gov. Mike Rounds presented Crofut the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award for South Dakota ... North Middle School eighth-grade teacher Sherry Crofut is congratulated by student Madeline Merchen on Tuesday afternoon after Crofut was awarded the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dean Morgan principal wins $25,000 from Milken foundation Oct 31, 2007
Wilcox never imagined that he was the reason for the assembly, until he was awarded a Milken Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation, complete with a $25,000 unrestricted gift ... The Milken Family Foundation has provided more than $1 million in awards to teachers in Wyoming. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Durham teacher wins national award for innovation Oct 14, 2007
A 2001 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, Albright won the Milken Family Foundation National Educator award for "his ability to establish and nurture a sense of community with each of his classes," according to a release from the state Department of Public Instruction ... The Milken Family Foundation, based in California, has given out more than 2,300 such awards, including 80 this year across the country. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Jordan teacher receives Milken award Oct 13, 2007
What started as a normal day suddenly turned into the surprise of a lifetime when he learned during an assembly flocked by students, teachers and local dignitaries that he was a 2007 Milken Family Foundation National Educator award recipient. The prestigious award, which comes with a $25,000 prize, has been called the Oscar of teaching. (Herald Sun)
2 Chicago teachers win $25,000 Milken Educator Awards Oct 11, 2007
CHICAGO - Two Chicago teachers got a $25,000 surprise when they found out they'd won a national award from the Milken Family Foundation. Katherine Whitington and Samantha Godden-Chmielowicz (ch-MEE'-loh-vich) say they were shocked to get news of the Milken Educator Award at school-wide assemblies. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Math teacher can add $25K to honor Oct 11, 2007
So it was a fitting surprise, her colleagues say, when Lewis, a math and citizenship teacher at the Kailua-Kona school, received a $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award yesterday in front of 1,600 students, faculty and administrators. "She's most deserving of the award," said Principal Wilfred Murakami, who credits Lewis for devising the schools' curriculum and mission 10 years ago. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
N.O. teacher wins national educator award Oct 9, 2007
Milken Family Foundation Chairman Lowell Milken presented Young's award Monday morning during a schoolwide assembly. Soileau received her award at one o'clock in the afternoon during a similar event. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Today's Entrepreneur: Her plan for pomegranates bears fruit Aug 13, 2007
Philanthropy: Supports the Aspen Institute (a leadership think tank), UCLA Medical Sciences, Milken Family Foundation. Interesting fact: Daughter of Jack Harris, producer of several movies, including the 1958 horror classic The Blob. (USA Today -- Money)
Being a good teacher requires various skills Aug 6, 2007
The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards: The program provides public recognition and financial rewards to elementary and secondary schoolteachers, principals and other professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Information: www. (AZCentral -- News)
Amy Brenneman and Brad Silberling Receive The Help Group's 2007 'Help Humanitarian Award' At Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Jun 15, 2007
Major sponsors of the event included: The Walt Disney Co., Imagine Entertainment, Zenith Insurance, The Milken Family Foundation, Keyes Automotive Group, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and The Tisch Family. For more information about The Help Group, please log on to or call 877-943-5747. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Many music mysteries solved at Milken Archive May 25, 2007
Founded in 1990 by Lowell Milken, chairman of the Milken Family Foundation, the archive is an effort of international scope, Its mission is to record, preserve and distribute American Jewish music that might otherwise be lost and to accompany it with written historical documentation. Most of the music has never before been recorded, archive staff say. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Teachers from Gulfport, Tupelo receive Milken Awards Apr 26, 2007
Since the Milken National Educator Awards were first presented in 1987, the Milken Family Foundation has given more than $56 million to exceptional K-12 teachers, principals and specialists from across the country. For more information about the Milken Family Foundation, visit. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Last fall she received a Milken Family Foundation National Education Award, which are called the Oscars of Teaching. A 500,000 appropriation from the state could help tribal colleges graduate more students of the caliber of Connie Rous. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION: Las Vegas principal honored Feb 1, 2007
Milken Family Foundation co-founder Michael Milken, left, speaks with Adams Elementary School students Wednesday during a presentation for the foundation's National Educator Award ... But she was surprised to learn it was her name that graced the supersized check presented by the Milken Family Foundation. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
3rd-grade teacher gets $25,000 national prize Feb 1, 2007
The school was marking a visit from state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, but guest speaker Lowell Milken, chairman and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, told students he had some other "very special news" to share ... The Milken Family Foundation is crossing the country for its 20th Anniversary Awards Tour to award up to 100 elementary educators with the national award. (AZCentral -- News)
Lincoln Academy Teacher Surprised With Milken Award Jan 17, 2007
Lincoln Avenue Academy's Holly Wallace received the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, one of two Florida teachers to earn the honor, and given $25,000 in award money ... Since the program's inception in 1998, 32 teachers have received the award and more than $56 million in award money from the Milken Family Foundation ... Since the program's inception in 1998, 32 teachers have received the award and more than $56 million in award money from the Milken Family Foundation. (The Ledger)
Lakeland Teacher Wins $25,000 Jan 17, 2007
And one Lakeland teacher received one of education's top honors by receiving the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and $25,000 in award money. Lincoln Avenue Academy's Holly Wallace, a writing resource teacher, was surprised with the award at a school assembly Tuesday afternoon by Florida Education Commissioner John Winn. (The Ledger)
