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...
Tag: Education
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,...
Music In Our Schools Month: The Benefits of Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and performing arts (VPA) affect most people’s daily lives, whether we’re watching a movie, viewing an advertisement, or listening to music. For students who choose to participate in the...
Aimee Charles ’06
When Aimee Charles ’06 looks back on the day she enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a freshman, she remembers the bustle and excitement in Founders Hall. She was eager...
Education Never Ends: The Goals of a First-Generation College Student
By Malaysia, a senior at MHS When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School, I was given unlimited access to books, technology, and the expertise of our faculty and staff—all the...