2-13-14 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - Strong Relationships Are Key — Whole Child Education

Strong Relationships Are Key — Whole Child Education:

THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG

Strong Relationships Are Key

February 14, 2014 by Kristen Pekarek

Relationships have not only proven to be good for our physical health, but our spiritual and emotional health as well. It is through relationships with other human beings that we grow and evolve, as well as deepen and expand our love and meaning in life. As many of you are aware, today is Valentine's Day. Whether or not you like this holiday, it comes each year to provide time for each of us to reflect on and grow our personal and professional relationships.

In schools a strong relationship means building sturdy supportive foundations and committed partnerships to care for the well-being of students, staff, and the greater community. A whole child approach to education—which ensures students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged—remains a sustainable approach through the development of these strong, healthy relationships; whether it be student-teacher, school-community, or peer-to-peer relationships—just to name a few.

Today as we reflect on our Whole Child Partner relationships, we encourage you to also look back and reflect 

2-13-14 THE WHOLE CHILD BLOG - Insights on Building School Morale

Insights on Building School Morale — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGInsights on Building School MoraleFebruary 13, 2014 by Klea ScharbergTeacher morale matters. So how can schools improve it? The February 2014 issue ofEducational Leadership explores why schools must become happier places for educators and how they can make it happen. Articles in this issue discuss both the reality that

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