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Recipients are caught by surprise when their names are announced at emotional all-school assemblies in front of cheering students, proud colleagues, distinguished officials and the media.
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- ↑ Ohio Department of Education
- ↑ "Bear Creek High School Surprised with Milken Educator Award". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
- ↑ Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- ↑ "Milken Educator Awards Criteria for Selection".
- ↑ "Milken Educator Awards Goals" . Retrieved 18 October 2017.