Should Milton Mirror the Intensity Around Us?
In theory, learning is fun. Plenty of learning, though, comes as a result of struggle and frustration. Every spring, our seniors remind us about the effect of fun on their motivation, commitment and achievement. Their senior projects show us, in living color, the power of self-designed learning, as they develop and carry out projects to culminate their Milton experiences. Senior projects span a range of efforts, from making movies to researching in science, from interning in medical institutions to writing poetry, from creating code to caring for elders and young people, to creating...
Read MoreToday’s Trainers Support the “New” Student-Athlete
On an unusually hot and humid spring afternoon, assistant athletic trainer Nicole Hall stands on the sidelines and keeps a close eye on the girls’ varsity lacrosse game. She already introduced herself to the opposing team coach, set down water and a cooler of iced towels. Now she is laser-focused on the athletes, from both teams, watching out for collisions or hard hits, or if any player is limping or showing signs of struggle. Nicole notices one student wheezing when she runs off the field and goes to check on her. Fortunately, that’s the only action needed from Nicole today. Milton has...
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