Mike addressed the National Alliance of Black School Educators's (NABSE) annual conference in November in Dallas. While at NABSE, Mike met with several past recipients of the Milken Educator Awards (MEA). Left to right are: Judy Bryant (2000, Oregon ); Matilda Meador (2000, Texas); Mike; Avis Balliet (2000, Texas); and Jacqueline Austin (1996, Kentucky). Dubbed the "Oscars of Teaching" by Teacher Magazine, the Milken Educator Awards have honored more than 2,500 K-12 educators since 1987. Find out more about the Milken Educator Awards.