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Published December 14 2009

Fargo teacher wins national award

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Ben Franklin Middle School science teacher Barry Olson in Fargo has received a national award, and the $25,000 prize that goes with it. State School Superintendent Wayne Sanstead presented Olson with the Milken National Educator Award during a surprise ceremony.

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Ben Franklin Middle School science teacher Barry Olson in Fargo has received a national award, and the $25,000 prize that goes with it.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Ben Franklin Middle School science teacher Barry Olson in Fargo has received a national award, and the $25,000 prize that goes with it.

State School Superintendent Wayne Sanstead presented Olson with the Milken National Educator Award during a surprise ceremony.

Every year the Milken Family Foundation honors dozens of teachers in the country. This year's winners will be honored during the Milken National Education Conference in May in Los Angeles.

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