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    “We don’t recognize our hard-working teachers enough,” O’Connell said. "Entertainers have the Academy Awards, the Emmys … this is our recognition." Milken said the award is meant to encourage beginning and mid-career teachers in whom they see great potential. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    Entertainers have the Academy Awards, the Emmys … this is our recognition.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
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2 Los Angeles-area teachers get high marks with Milken Educator Awards
  1. I graduated from Lynwood myself so I connect to students
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  2. I was the first in my family to graduate college. I had no one to guide me – that’s one of the reasons I became a teacher.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  3. I’m sorry I’m crying, because it’s not a good look
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  4. We don’t recognize our hard-working teachers enough
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago

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