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Locked in a Conspiracy
James P. Comer, the Maurice Falk Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine's Child Study Center and a whole child commissioner, often says that the community...
Creative solutions to a challenging issue
Too many children don't have access to a 21st-century series of courses that includes content related to the arts; global awareness; financial, economic and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; health and wellness; and life skills...
Look who's talking
Leaders in your state and community are speaking out to promote learning that supports the whole child. Visit the Policy Blackboard to see more policymaker quotes like these-you may find some unlikely supporters or some people who need more information...
Trends report progress in child well-being
A new study on American children's well-being—including measures on education, health, and safety—shows improving conditions over the period 1994-2006, reports the Washington Post. Shifts in government policy, the economy, and parenting are credited for the advances highlighted ...
Make children's health a priority in your community
As educators, we know firsthand how vital health is to children's academic performance. In 2007, the U.S. Congress voted to reauthorize and extend the State Children's Health Insurance...
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
Ask anyone you know about his or her favorite teacher and the stories come pouring out. The coaches, youth ministers, choir directors, and school personnel who positively impacted our lives hold a special place in our memories....
Highlighting healthy food choices and showing results
Many school districts do not offer healthy environments that nurture learning. Challenges include the prevalence of unhealthy food choices in schools...
Virginia teaches Internet safety in schools
Virginia is taking the lead in mandating internet safety training for kids. The Department of Education's office of educational technology is working with schools to integrate the lessons into existing coursework, and also helps schools educate parents...
Alaska educator shares his story
Over the last three years, Robert Service High School has created a transition program for freshman based on the whole child approach known as the Freshman Academy...
America's Promise Alliance joins whole child partnership
ASCD is proud to join forces with leading education, health, arts, and civic organizations to further the Whole Child cause. Please welcome the latest partner, America's Promise Alliance ...