Treasurer of State Holding Contest to Honor Outstanding Educator

Arkansas Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan has announced a contest to honor a state educator through the Arkansas 529 College Investing Plan, which his office administers.

Milligan says in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, which took place on Tuesday, the program will honor a teacher with a prize of $529 in gift cards and an Arkansas 529 account. Milligan says teachers are important to our growth and education throughout the stages of our lives.

Nominations may be posted on Facebook with the hashtag #Whyi529. Next, screenshot the post and comment with the teacher’s name, grade level, and district on the Arkansas 529 page. Deadline is May 25th.