Resources and Links

ASCD proposes a broader definition of achievement and accountability that promotes the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. The Learning Compact Redefined: A Call to Action, recommends a new compact with our young people. The Compact asks local, state, and national policymakers to ensure conditions that support comprehensive approaches to learning - for engaging the whole child.

It asks that communities look at the whole picture and make sure that:

  • Each student enters school healthy and learns about and practices a healthy lifestyle.

  • Each student learns in an intellectually challenging environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults.

  • Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community.

  • Each student has access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring adults.

  • Each graduate is challenged by a well-balanced curriculum and is prepared for success in college or further study and for employment in a global environment.

For more information, please click on the link below:

 

http://www.wholechildeducation.org


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   Fall 07 Whole Child Newsletter

  ASCD's recommendations on the Reauthorization of NCLB

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