Each child, in each school, in each of our communities deserves to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Learn more at www.wholechildeducation.org. The demands of the 21st century require a new approach to education to fully prepare students for college, career, and citizenship. Research, practice, and common sense confirm that a whole child approach to education will develop and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow by addressing students' comprehensive needs th
03/03/2024
Please note that this is an old ASCD Whole Child account. If you're seeking Sean Slade or assistance with Whole Child, Whole Educator, Whole Leader development please try either of these links www.btsspark.org www.seantslade.com
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06/30/2014
Register now for the 70th ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, March 21-23, 2015, in Houston, Texas! Today is the last day to take advantage of super early-bird rates and be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of seven prizes. Learn more at http://ow.ly/yBZvi.
70th ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show The 70th ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show is on the theme Challenging Convention: Leading Disruptive Inventions. Join us March 21--23, 2015, in Housto...
06/27/2014
On Tuesday, July 1 from 8-9 p.m., join ASCD for the monthly Twitter chat to discuss differentiated instruction in the 21st century with ASCD author Carol Ann Tomlinson, ASCD emerging leader PJ Caposey, and guest host Education Week. Join the conversation using the hashtag and share tips, thoughts, resources and ask questions for feedback from other participants.
#ASCDL2L - ASCD EDge What is ? The hashtag is a means for ASCD constituent group leaders and other interested educator leaders to connect with one another and have a conversation on Twitter.
06/24/2014
Why did you become a teacher? In this video, ASCD authors and leaders Robyn Jackson, Baruti Kafele, Doug Fisher, Jeffrey Benson, Michael Ford, Myron Dueck, and Eric Sheninger share their journeys.
Summer 2014 EL: Becoming a Teacher Robyn Jackson, Baruti Kafele, Doug Fisher, Jeffrey Benson, Michael Ford, Myron Dueck, and Eric Sheninger explain why they became educators.
06/23/2014
School is out for SUMMER! Is your CHILD already bored? Need ideas to keep your kid ACTIVE? Join Education Nation for on Twitter TOMORROW at 8pm EST. Use the hashtag to send your questions in now.
06/18/2014
ASCD author Jenny Edwards says it perfectly. Learn more about getting organized and working smarter in her ASCD Arias publication: http://ow.ly/ybFkJ
06/17/2014
What kind of culture do you want to take hold in your classroom? The decision is primarily yours. Because what you do and how you do it affects how your students interact, inquire, respond, cooperate, collaborate, discover, and it develops the dominant culture of learning for your classroom. Learn more in this ASCD Inservice post by ASCD's Sean Slade: http://ow.ly/y89PI
06/16/2014
From building meaningful relationships or designing innovative programs that help students overcome challenges to raising academic achievement, educators take many measures to help kids succeed. How do you know when you’ve made a difference in a student's life? http://bit.ly/1s9od7v
06/13/2014
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including
1) behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence;
2) sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection;
3) alcohol and other drug use;
4) to***co use;
5) unhealthy dietary behaviors; and
6) inadequate physical activity.
YRBSS also measures the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults.
Population-based data on these behaviors at the national, state, and local levels can help monitor the effectiveness of public health interventions designed to protect and promote the health of youth nationwide. Find out more and view the key findings at http://go.usa.gov/8SqG.
CDC has released new data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System on health risk behaviors among high school students. Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students is at its lowest level in 22 years. The teen behavior survey also found fewer fights, and too much texting and driving. View the key findings in CDC’s latest digital press kit: http://go.usa.gov/8SqG.
06/11/2014
EL subscription giveaway: How do you make a difference? http://sbne.ws/r/pnv6
EL subscription giveaway: How do you make a difference? The upcoming summer, digital-only issue of Educational Leadership celebrates the many ways that teachers have an effect on their students' lives. As a thank you, ASCD is hosting a giveaway of a 10-pack of Educational Leadership subscriptions.
