The Whole Child Blog — Whole Child Education:
THE WHOLE WEEK @ The Whole Child Blog
Why Did You Become a Teacher?
Ask educators why they went into teaching, and the majority will respond that they wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people. In this video, ASCD authors and leaders Robyn Jackson, Baruti Kafele, Doug Fisher, Jeffrey Benson, Michael Ford, Myron Dueck, and Eric Sheninger explain why they became educators. Hear how ASCD authors Mark Barnes and Joan Young and ASCD Emerging Leaders Ke
JUN 19
Insights on Making a Difference
Teachers work every day for the benefit of their students. Learn how other educators make a difference in students' lives and learning in a special summer issue of Educational Leadership and get inspired. This digital issue gives you instant access to stories about individuals, teams, schools, and even a U.S. state that are passionate about teaching and learning. In her "Perspectives" co
JUN 18
Identifying Technology to Support Differentiation
Post written by Melinda Sota, Ben Clarke, Nancy Nelson, Christian Doabler, and Hank Fien Educational technology is compelling, largely because of its promising capability in enabling differentiated instruction. In a classroom of 30 students with diverse abilities, technology can allow teachers to more effectively instruct students within this wide range. However, the promise of using technology fo
JUN 17
Free Webinar—Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success
Join respected educator and ASCD author Regie Routman for an exciting, free webinar to learn how to increase reading and writing achievement, engagement, and enjoyment for all students, including English language learners and students who struggle. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 3:00 p.m. eastern time Register now! In this webinar, Routman will focus on the content of her latest book, Read, Write, Lead,
JUN 16
No Planned Obsolescence in Education
We are a nation of makers and consumers. And in this free market culture, value is king and the art of the bargain is most prized. It's a conundrum: you get what you pay for, but no one wants to pay full price. In every transaction, let the buyer beware! So let me ask you this. Would you sink money into a car without dashboard displays? Would you buy a house with no electrical wiring or plumbing