Here at ASCD, the Whole Child Initiative drives our daily work—regardless of what our job descriptions entail. As a former teacher, I am particularly devoted to supporting the whole child and ensuring the safety and health of every student I encounter. Keeping the whole child in mind, I post content for ASCD's Inservice blog that consistently reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy, safe, engaging, supportive, and challenging environment for students.
If you aren't familiar with Inservice, it is the official blog of ASCD. Much like a school inservice meeting,Inservice stimulates conversation. Posts cover the biggest topics in education today and offer insight, information, and resources that empower educators to support the success of each learner. You will also find timely policy updates, association news, and insider details of conferences and more.
Since the school year is in full swing and your time is precious in these first few months, I've compiled a short list of some of my favorite Inservice blog posts that truly reflect an educator's commitment to the whole child:
- Recently, ASCD CEO and Executive Director Gene R. Carter was recognized by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education's Global Scientific Committee as one of the three award winners for best health promotion practice. Read more about his remarks and his commitment to the whole child in