Whole Child
Resolution Tool Kit

Messages and Talking Points

All children deserve an education that fully prepares them for college, work, and citizenship. That means more than reading, writing, and math. It means promoting the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and academically challenged.

Talking Point One
Our education system is struggling to keep pace with the world around it.

Talking Point Two
Our communities are losing too many kids and wasting too much talent.

Talking Point Three
We need a new learning compact to ensure our kids become productive, engaged citizens.

Talking Point Four
Educating the whole child means promoting emotional and physical well-being as well as creativity and critical thinking.

Need more information to convince your potential sponsors?

Information about ASCD's whole child initiative is available through responses to frequently asked questions. Click on the Resource Clearinghouse for lots of helpful materials to help you make your case. Be sure not to overwhelm officials with too much information, though. Talk with your sponsor and network of supporters for ideas on what materials would be most helpful to share.