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Northern Cass Elementary School teacher Jessica Stoen received a surprise Milken Educator Award during a Valentine’s Day assembly in Hunter, N.D. The prestigious national honor, known as the “Oscar of Teaching,” includes a $25,000 cash prize. Stoen, who teaches second grade, is the only North Dakota educator among 45 professionals selected across the nation for 2024-2025. State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak attended the ceremony, where students and staff celebrated their beloved teacher who was completely unaware of the honor until the announcement.
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