ASCD is proud to join forces with leading education, health, arts, and civic organizations to further the Whole Child cause. Please welcome the latest partner, MENC: The National Association for Music Education. The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.
"ASCD's partner organizations address the needs of the whole child from a number of angles. Each is helping young people grow into well-rounded and successful adults—prepared for college, work, and life in the 21st century—from its own unique perspective," said ASCD Executive Director Gene Carter. "ASCD has brought all of those perspectives together into one initiative, which is at the heart of educating the whole child. It will take all of us working together to make this vision a reality, which is why we are excited to work with true leaders in their respective fields."
The whole child partners have signed on to support a system of academic achievement and accountability that ensures each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Partner resources and information that support the whole child framework can be found in the Resource Clearinghouse.
