15 STEAM Summer Learning Ideas for Students of All Ages
When students leave the classroom for the summer, they lose approximately one to three months of learning. For low-income students who do not have access to regular care or summer...
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Living Out My Calling
By Casey Ainsworth, an MHS Middle Division Teacher Teaching is a calling. Anyone who has worked in the education field will agree. Teaching at Milton Hershey School is a rollercoaster...
How to Build 21st Century Skills Through Academics
Preparing students for the 21st-century world is an important part of academic programming. By developing skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and mutual respect for others, students are more likely to succeed...
Back-to-School Teaching Ideas
Throughout the school year, engaging students in the learning process requires creativity and positivity. Especially on the first day of school, it is important to help students feel comfortable and...
How Does Technology Enhance the Learning Environment?
Thanks to technology, there are more options than ever before to create student-centered learning environments that are personalized to the way each student thinks and learns. “Technology is a major...
You Matter: Empowering Students at the Start of the School Year
By Casey Ainsworth, an MHS Middle Division Teacher Summer is over and class is officially back in session. Transitioning from summer to the classroom can be a daunting task for...
9 Back-to-School Mottos for Students
Milton Hershey School teachers are sparking excitement and anticipation for the new school year by sharing their back-to-school mottos. Through the nurturing environment and strong support system offered at MHS,...
How Can We Teach Compassion?
By Casey Ainsworth, MHS Middle Division Teacher “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.” –Maimonides I start...
The Beginning of Change
By Danielle Peirson, an MHS Fourth-Grade Teacher The end of the year is an exciting time when testing ends and reflection begins. I reflect back to where we started and...
Thank a Teacher Day: 4 Ways Teachers Are Making an Impact
On May 8, 2018, the nation is celebrating Thank a Teacher Day. At Milton Hershey School, we celebrate our teachers every day as they help students develop good study habits,...