Susan Tave Zelman, superintendent of public instruction for the Ohio Department of Education, was just one of many educators Mike met with during the National Education Conference in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Milken Family Foundation, the annual Education Conference brings together leading educators, government officials and business leaders to examine significant issues in education and seek innovative solutions. The Foundation also presented $25,000 checks to each of nearly 100 Milken Educator Award winners. Since 1987, the Milken Family Foundation has honored more than 2,500 public school teachers and educators. Learn more about the Milken Educator Awards.