ASCD and their whole child initiative
Most teachers are familiar with ASCD, formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Founded in 1943, they are an “educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner.”
Their blog called Whole Child Blog is intended to raise awareness about the need to ensure each child is healthy, safe, engaged, and challenged. If you go to their site you can learn more about each of these topics and resources are provided.
Recently my colleague from Vermont, Gail Kilkelly shared information with me on the Whole Child blog. During October they were focusing on the critical role the arts have on a child’s growth and development. I suggest you go and check out the site and in the blog archive box, top right of the page, click on October 2o10. If you are short on time just click here and it will take you directly to October 2010 page which provides links to several pieces on arts education.
Also, if you click on “PODCAST” located in the bar across the top it will take you to the podcasts. Scroll down to the one called “The Critical Role of the Arts Throughout a Whole Child Education”. The podcast has Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, and Operation Respect and United Voices for Education, and Mike Blakeslee, senior deputy executive director and chief operating officer of MENC, (The National Association for Music Education), and Vanessa Lopez, art educator from Roland Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, MD.
Pieces of interesting information on 21st century including how the arts can increase students’ college, career and citizenship readiness. Take a few minutes to listen and learn.
Thanks Gail for sending the link and information!
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