Teacher rewarded for leading the way Nov 7, 2009
With Mr. Walsh was Michael Milken, co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, which this year will be presenting 50 or 60 such awards across the country. Since 1987, the foundation has honored more than 2,400 educators with more than $60 million in unrestricted cash awards for their own use. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters to the editor (10/29/09) Oct 29, 2009
This is a national award to outstanding teachers; the Milken Family Foundation makes the final selection based on educational talent, accomplishments beyond the classroom, leadership, and engaging and inspiring presence. I am dismayed, therefore, that no mention of Bobbie Jo's accomplishment has appeared in the Anchorage Daily News. (Anchorage Daily News)
HAWAII TEACHER WINS AWARD Oct 24, 2009
The reaction grew even louder when Lingle announced that the winner will be given a $25,000 check from the Milken Family Foundation to spend any way he or she wants. Finally, when Lingle announced Tsuruda as the winner, the crowd let out a spontaneous, touchdown-level cheer as the much-loved teacher sprang to her feet and threw both arms with fists clenched high above her head. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Auntie Lisa's big day Oct 24, 2009
For inspiring her students and colleagues to strive for excellence, Tsuruda was named this year's Hawaii winner of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award ... For inspiring her students and colleagues to strive for excellence, Tsuruda was named this year's Hawaii winner of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Mililani High teacher wins Milken award for top educator Oct 23, 2009
Lisa-Anne Tsuruda, a 12th-grade English teacher at Mililani High School, is Hawaii's winner of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award this year ... Lisa-Anne Tsuruda, a 12th-grade English teacher at Mililani High School, is Hawaii's winner of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award this year. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'I LOVE YOU I LOVE MY STUDENTS' Oct 23, 2009
The Milken Educator Awards were established in 1987 by Milken Family Foundation Chairman Lowell Milken to provide public recognition and individual financial rewards to elementary and secondary teachers, principals and specialists who are furthering excellence in education ... The Milken Family Foundation's Web site is. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fulton teacher wins big award Oct 14, 2009
What started Tuesday morning as an academic pep rally quickly turned into one teacher's surprise of a lifetime, as the Milken Family Foundation named Fulton County's Gregory Ott one of its national teachers of the year ... com Greg Ott at Northwestern Middle School in Alpharetta learns on Tuesday that he has been named a national teacher of the year by the Milken Family Foundation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Vermont Teacher Wins Big Award, Even Bigger Check Oct 10, 2009
He was awarded the Milken Family Foundation 000015AC National Educator Award at a surprise school assembly ... The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award is handed out annually in 48 states to a teacher nominated by his or her peers. (WCAX.com, VT)
Teacher gets $25,000 award Oct 9, 2009
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A Boise junior high science teacher has been awarded 25,000 and the honor of being named a top national teacher by the Milken Family Foundation. The California foundation presented the award to Aaron McKinnon, who teaches physical science at South Junior High School. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
* 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)
