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The Milken Educator Awards provide recognition and unrestricted financial awards of $25,000 each to exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers, principals and other specialists who are furthering excellence in our nation’s schools. Each year, awards are presented to some of America’s finest K-12 educators. The largest teacher recognition program in the U.S., the Milken Educator Awards were created to reward, retain and attract the highest quality K-12 educators to the profession. Each Milken Educator receives an unrestricted financial award of $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to participate in the annual Milken National Education Conference.

History
The Milken Educator Awards program was established by the Milken Family Foundation in 1985. The first Awards were presented in 1987. Iowa joined the Milken Educator Awards Program in 1993.

National Statistics
• 100 $25,000 new Milken Educator Awards in 46 states
• Program established by the Milken Family Foundation in 1985
• 1,777 Milken Educator Award recipients since inception
• Over $44 million in awards since inception

Iowa Statistics
• $25,000 to be awarded in Iowa
• 1 Iowa recipients in 2008
• 45 recipients since program began in Iowa
• $1,125,000 awarded in Iowa since program began in 1993

Milken Educator Network
The Milken Educator Network is a voluntary association of nearly 2,000 Milken Educators and other exemplary educators and business leaders from across the country who are dedicated to improving teacher quality and utilizing research and expertise to shape education policy at state and local levels.

Milken National Education Conference
A gathering of educators, policymakers and business leaders working to improve the state of American education, the Milken Family Foundation National Education Conference has been held annually in Los Angeles since 1990. The Conference includes professional development activities and is highlighted by the celebration of the new Milken Educators and the presentation of their $25,000 award checks.

Milken Family Foundation
The Milken Family Foundation was established in 1982 to discover and advance inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and those around them lead productive and satisfying lives. The Santa Monica, California-based foundation advances this mission primarily through its work in education and medical research.

Milken Educators from Iowa

Council Bluffs Principal Receives $25,000 Milken Award
On November 11, 2008, Council Bluffs principal Jason Plourde received a 2008 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award during a surprise assembly at Washington Elementary School. The recognition includes a $25,000 cash prize. Jane Foley of the Milken Family Foundation presented Plourde with his award and noted his strong leadership and ability to motivate both students and colleagues.

Council Bluffs Principal Receives $25,000 Milken Award

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