At Milton “Middle schoolers need to understand that adults respect them for what they are experiencing.”
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iddle school years track tremendous growth and change. Students are curious, have boundless energy, and are increasing in sophistication inside and outside the classroom. Each day, middle schoolers take on more responsibility and independence. Their teachers’ goal is to understand them, support them, and help them grow as they transition from childhood to adolescence, all while preparing them for the academic rigor of high school. Five of Milton’s Middle School faculty members reflect here on their craft, and identify the tools they need every day to effectively care for and prepare the unique group of students in front of them.
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