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Jan. 8, 2021

Milton Hershey School Announces Derry Township Site for First Cost-Free Early Childhood Resource Center

Milton Hershey School (MHS) has announced that it plans to build the first Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) of its Early Children Education Initiative in Derry Township. The location will...

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Jan. 6, 2021

Education Week Highlights Milton Hershey School for Keeping Teacher Morale High During the Pandemic

Featuring Tara Valoczki, Elementary School Principal To help our teacher morale during the COVID-19 pandemic, Milton Hershey School has provided a host of unique wellness supports. Education Week spotlighted these...

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Nov. 24, 2020

FOX43 Showcases How Milton Hershey School and Houseparents Help Children in Need

Featuring Shannon Butler, MHS Houseparent Television news station, FOX43, recently aired an in-depth story highlighting how Milton Hershey School and its houseparents lift children out of poverty. The piece features...

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Nov. 24, 2020

Milton Hershey School Music Teacher’s Perspective on Trauma-Informed Music Education

By David Knott, MHS Visual and Performing Arts Teacher It’s hard to really know what others are going through and how they are mentally and emotionally navigating the world around...

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Nov. 18, 2020

Milton Hershey School Psychologist Shares Whole Child Care Advice for Parents This Holiday Season

Featuring Dr. Mike Valle, Assistant Director of Psychological Services MHS Assistant Director of Psychological Services Dr. Mike Valle, MHS whole child care expert, was featured on NBC10 in Philadelphia as...

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Nov. 2, 2020

Milton Hershey School Expert’s Advice on Constructive Conversations and Mutual Respect

Featuring Fonati Abrokwa, Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion and Belonging Fonati Abrokwa ’01, MHS Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion and Belonging, shared tips with ABC27 on...

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Oct. 28, 2020

Milton Hershey School Teaches Confidence and Empathy Through Travel

Featuring Andrew Miller, Social Studies Curriculum Supervisor and International Learning Experiences Coordinator Education First’s has highlighted Milton Hershey School’s Multicultural and Global Education program in its We Are EF blog....

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Oct. 26, 2020

CBS21 Highlights Milton Hershey School Teacher’s Service in the Classroom and Military

Featuring Analyse Gaspich, Middle Division Teacher Harrisburg’s CBS affiliate, WHP-TV CBS 21, spotlights hardworking women in the Susquehanna Valley in their weekly Women at Work segment. The station recently aired...

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Oct. 23, 2020

Milton Hershey School, Hershey Trust Company Receive Court Approval to Advance Cost-Free Early Childhood Education Initiative

Milton Hershey School and the Hershey Trust Company received approval from the Orphans’ Court Division of the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas to advance the holistic Early Childhood Education...

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Oct. 17, 2020

Safety First: How Milton Hershey School is Keeping COVID in Check

Featuring Tara Valoczki, Elementary School Principal Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Milton Hershey School has remained open to give students a safe place to live and learn. Harrisburg TV station FOX43...

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