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03.14.24
Surprise! Nevada Kindergarten Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Founder Lowell Milken presents Yamilet Lopez with national honor at Washoe County's Alice Maxwell Elementary School.

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03.01.24
Avondale Elementary School District Wins NIET's District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness

The award celebrates Avondale's focus on educator excellence and student success and includes a $50,000 prize.

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02.29.24
2024 NIET Founder's Award: North DeSoto High School

The Stonewall, Louisiana, high school was selected for fostering educator excellence and successful practices at the NIET National Conference.

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03.14.24
Surprise! Nevada Kindergarten Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Founder Lowell Milken presents Yamilet Lopez with national honor at Washoe County's Alice Maxwell Elementary School.

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03.01.24
Avondale Elementary School District Wins NIET's District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness

The award celebrates Avondale's focus on educator excellence and student success and includes a $50,000 prize.

view
02.29.24
2024 NIET Founder's Award: North DeSoto High School

The Stonewall, Louisiana, high school was selected for fostering educator excellence and successful practices at the NIET National Conference.

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