[…] her interest in public policymaking. She saw a need for a greater push towards a whole-child approach to education and more wrap-around services for students in need. She headed to […]
[…] school for orphaned children. With a philosophy ahead of its time, the school educated the whole child, providing a stable home life, rigorous academic learning, and agricultural and vocational training. Milton […]
[…] I’ve referred dozens of students to MHS. I think it’s the best-kept secret in the whole entire world. It’s a beautiful blend of philanthropy and foresight. In a world full […]
[…] as she reflected on the impact the zoo could have on the community as a whole. With 1.4 million visitors from around the globe, the zoo is one of the […]
[…] place less emphasis on a label. A diagnosis or physical attribute does not define the whole person. More children’s authors and screenwriters are embracing diversity by intentionally representing individuals of […]
[…] services. I also confided in my peer counselor a lot.” Milton Hershey School serves the whole child by enforcing a 1:19 ratio of student-to-health professionals, administering medications, and providing health screenings, […]
[…] impact it has on a child’s life. For nearly 114 years, MHS has provided a whole child approach to thousands of students starting at age five. Our curriculum has been the […]
[…] the military, or the world of work. “Transitioning new students is the responsibility of the whole campus. It can’t be just the first week, but for as long as kids […]
[…] from poverty and read our white paper, “How Schools Can Help Break the Cycle of Poverty: A Whole Child Approach.” picture of Mark Brezitski smiling student raising their hand people eating food
[…] Taking care of their mouth takes care of their body, which is what we call whole child care. Our founders Milton and Catherine Hershey saw the importance of the whole child […]