Kansas 5th Grade Teacher First in Nation to Receive 2018-19 Milken Educator Award, $25,000 Cash Prize
October 12, 2018
October 12, 2018
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 12 -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release:
Whether she's having students slice up candy bars to learn about fractions or take sides in a hands-on history lesson about the Boston Massacre, 5th grade teacher Linda Dishman knows the power of encouragement, engagement and concrete projects in her Berryton, Kansas classroom. Creating a safe, supportive and structured environment where students can take risks and succeed is working . . .
Whether she's having students slice up candy bars to learn about fractions or take sides in a hands-on history lesson about the Boston Massacre, 5th grade teacher Linda Dishman knows the power of encouragement, engagement and concrete projects in her Berryton, Kansas classroom. Creating a safe, supportive and structured environment where students can take risks and succeed is working . . .