LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - A Lawrence Public Schools teacher, Dan Adler, received the Milken Educator Award for excellence in teaching.
The prestigious award, which has been nicknamed the ‘Oscars of Teaching,’ comes with $25,000.
Adler is a sixth grade science teacher.
The award recognizes teachers who inspire students to also consider becoming a teacher.
This was the first time that a Lawrence Public Schools teacher received the award.
Teachers from around the world are honored with the award.
Adler is the only Milken Educator Award winner from Massachusetts this year.
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