Whole child partner National Association of Secondary School Principals has joined with other organizations, including the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary Principals, to declare March the official month to celebrate middle level education. This celebration looks to focus attention on students ages 10–15 and the importance of their academic success and well-being during this stage of their lives.In acknowledgement of this month's designation, we've compiled a list of whole child examples that highlight schools that are positively affecting middle grades students. Each example highlights a program, focus, or achievement and includes links to more information. Take a look and get inspired for this year's Middle Level Education Month.
Whole Child Examples
- School's Active, Caring Environment Guarantees Student Success
The mission of Reading Middle School, an active and caring community, is to guarantee the development of all students as successful, lifelong learners who become contributing citizens after graduation. A 2013 School to Watch, whole child partner The National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform gave this school this recognition for providing a challenging, comprehensive curriculum; best practice instruction;
3-19-14 The Whole Child Blog — Town Hall Discussion: Bringing the Questions Together — Whole Child Education
Town Hall Discussion: Bringing the Questions Together — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGTown Hall Discussion: Bringing the Questions TogetherMarch 19, 2014 by Whole Child SymposiumDownload the Town Hall Discussion Now [Right-Click to Save]The decisions we make today—for our systems, our schools, and our classrooms—will affect what all of our tomorrows will look like tomorrow. This month