Whole Child Newsletter


			In This Issue: Healthy, Safe, Engaged, Supported, and Challenged Real Stories Whole Child Supporter: Senator Edward M. Kennedy » Spread the word about ASCD's new whole child Web site and newsletter.

	Healthy, Safe, Engaged, Supported, and Challenged Parents believe a well-rounded education is critical for success, but art, music, social studies, and physical education and health are being pushed out of the curriculum in too many schools. Business leaders demand creativity and critical-thinking skills, but too many children are spending their days on rote memorization and repetitive drills. Is this good enough for your child? Is it good enough for any child in your community? Our children deserve an education that emphasizes academic rigor as well as the essential 21st-century skills of problem solving and creativity. ASCD proposes a broader definition of achievement and accountability that promotes the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. It makes no sense to expect that children who are sick, scared, marginalized, alone, and bored can achieve at the levels demanded by our society! If parents, educators, policymakers, and communities join forces, we can change that. Let’s help all of our children get the education they deserve and become productive, engaged citizens. » Visit our new Web site to pledge your support, grade your school and community, and spread the word!		Real Stories What's Working & What's Not Working "Service learning. When my kids were asked for their ideas to improve the community, and then their ideas were followed, I had model citizens on my hands. Instead of fighting, or being withdrawn or resentful or sullen, they became caring, kind, thoughtful young men and women." From Susan S., Parent, Educator, and Policymaker in Austin, TX Read other stories about what's working and what's not working. Then, share your own story. We need your help advocating for a society that supports the whole child. Expect More. Get More. » Receive our newsletter.

	“We must support and strengthen our elementary and secondary schools and do more to attend to the learning and nonacademic needs of our most at-risk students, which make a difference in how well they master their subjects. That means support for community programs to meet children’s social, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs. It means making parent involvement a top priority, and offering support to schools to involve parents and families more effectively in their children’s education, including postsecondary education planning.” Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), Introductory remarks on the Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged (Keeping PACE) Act, May 3, 2007 Click here to see more quotes from policymakers like Senator Kennedy.

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