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The Whole Child Podcast

Changing the Conversation About Education

Download ASCD's "The Whole Child Podcast: Changing the Conversation About Education" on the first Thursday of every month and listen to archived episodes. The whole child podcast features educators and policymakers from around the globe who share their insights about sound education policies and practices that ensure that all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

Current Podcast

Beyond the Test Bubble: Accountability, Expectations, and Planning
December 4, 2008

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How can we hold schools accountable, while ensuring that students receive a rich education, graduate from high school, and are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century? This month on the whole child podcast, we hear from three experts.

All this and more on the December Whole Child Podcast: Changing the Conversation About Education.

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About the Host

Your host, Molly McCloskey, directs the online and member outreach components of ASCD's Whole Child Initiative. Molly also supports ASCD's affiliates by providing an array of consulting services in policy advocacy, organizational management, governance, strategic planning, board development, and education issues.

Archived Episodes

Access archived episodes anytime here at www.wholechildeducation.org.

Developing Students' Global Understanding (November 6, 2008)

In our increasingly interconnected global society and economy, it's imperative that students understand the world we live in. Three leaders in international education joined us for the second episode of "The Whole Child: Changing the Conversation About Education"...

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Join the Conversation (October 2, 2008)

The premiere episode featured segments on public opinion of public schools, community engagement in education, and creating healthy schools. In particular, we addressed...

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