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In addition to his work with the Lowell Milken Family Foundation, Lowell Milken is the co-founder and chairman of the Milken Family Foundation, one of the nation's most innovative private foundations, which develops groundbreaking programs in K-12 education. One of several signature endeavors, the Milken Educator Awards were first presented by Lowell Milken in 1987 to recognize the importance of exceptional educators and to inspire talented young people to choose teaching as a career. With a network of over 2,500 recipients across the United States, the Milken Educator Awards is considered preeminent teacher-recognition program in the U.S. |