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Forest Lake Elementary School’s lead interventionist Keighley George thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning in honor of a visit from State Department of Education officials, but instead, she received a heartwarming surprise. George was presented with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious national honor hailed as the “Oscar of Teaching” and recognizes exceptional educators for their dedication to excellence in education and leadership. Created by philanthropist and education visionary Lowell Milken, the honor includes an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize that the recipient may use however they choose. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua Barnett presented the Award on behalf of the Milken Family Foundation.