Articles
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How We Learn: Making Fidget Spinners
June 1, 2017Students are obsessed with "fidget spinners." Rather than ban them, Eric Crouch (GA '16) turned them into a math project.
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World Language Instruction Should Start in Elementary School. Here's Why.
May 31, 2017Studying a second language in elementary school boosts overall achievement, supports brain development and prepares kids to succeed in our global society.
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Projects That Bring Unsung Heroes to Life
May 22, 2017Bill Smithyman (KS '15) brought students to the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes to get ideas for their own Unsung Hero projects. The results blew him away.
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How to Make a Makerspace
May 18, 2017What's the best way to tap into students' creativity and promote independent thinking? Cagney Weaver (MS '14) can't wait to see how her class will use its new Makerspace.
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Building Bridges: Legislators in the Classroom
May 12, 2017Inspired by discussions with veteran Milken Educators, Vanessa Torres (SC '16) invited her state representative to visit her classroom—and he said yes.
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Raising Money on DonorsChoose.org: 11 Tips for Teachers
May 10, 2017Eric Crouch (GA '16) has helped his school raise more than $150,000 for classroom technology and supplies on DonorsChoose.org. He's happy to share the secrets of his success.
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Reading List: 5 Great Teacher Blogs
May 8, 2017Five knowledge-rich, thought-provoking, and highly entertaining educator blogs for your reading list.
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Manny Zaldivar (CT '16): A Note Worth Framing
May 1, 2017Milken Educator Manuel Zaldivar (CT '16) wasn't having the greatest day—until this note landed on his desk.
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How We Learn: Celebrating Earth Day with Katherine Shaw (CA '16)
April 24, 2017From the life cycle of the butterfly to class recycling projects, Katherine Shaw (CA '16) shows us how she uses Earth Day to excite and engage her kindergarteners.
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Month of the Military Child: Simple Classroom Projects with Big Impact
April 17, 2017Milken Educator Eric Crouch (GA '16) shares three creative classroom activities to spotlight students from military families.