Dighton teacher wins Milken Educator Award

DIGHTON, Mass. (WPRI) — The latest recipient of the Milken Educator Award for Massachusetts was honored Wednesday at a surprise assembly. Leigh Beson is a Title I Reading Interventionist at Dighton Elementary School. She was honored for her ability to identify the unique needs and abilities of every student and create a nurturing environment for them to flourish. As part of the award, Beson received $25,000. She is the first teacher from Dighton to receive the honor. Beson was nearly speechless when she found out she was the recipient. “I don’t have the words right now,” she said. “I’m very…