Established nearly 40 years ago by philanthropist and education innovator Lowell Milken, the Award recognizes the exceptional individuals who dedicate their lives to preparing students for a future filled with promise. This Award season, we marked a Milken Milestone in naming our 3,000th Milken Educator! Take a look at our pathway to the 3,000th! More pioneering professionals will be honored this 2024-25 season, who will be next?!
Success in any endeavor depends on the talent of people. This philosophy, nurtured by exceptional teachers in my schooling, has driven my 40-plus years in philanthropy and business and prepared me well for the bounty of opportunities in life. Yet even at an early age, I observed the large disproportion between teacher recognition and the importance of the job.