CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — A Central Falls High School educator is being recognized among the best in the country — and she had no idea it was coming.
Briana Jones, a special education and Culinary Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, was surprised with the 2026 Milken Educator Award, becoming the first recipient of the award for the 2026-27 tour.
The award honors educators across the country who demonstrate excellence in teaching, leadership and community engagement. Often described as the “Oscar of teaching,” it also comes with a $25,000 cash prize…