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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-06 18:17 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 18:17 EST
status: reported
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# Newport News teacher receives Milken educator award

Heritage High School biology teacher Lauren Burns received the Milken Educator Award at a surprise presentation Friday morning, according to WAVY-TV.

Section: [Schools](/hampton-roads/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lauren Burns](/hampton-roads/wiki/lauren-burns.md), [Heritage High School](/hampton-roads/wiki/heritage-high-school.md), [Milken Educator Award](/hampton-roads/wiki/milken-educator-award.md)

## Coverage

- [WAVY-TV 10 / FOX43](https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/newport-news-teacher-receives-milken-educator-award/), 2026-11-06 18:17 EST: Newport News teacher receives Milken educator award

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