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ASCD's Whole Child approach is an effort to transition from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long-term development and success of all children. Through this approach, ASCD supports educators, families, community members, and policymakers as they move from a vision about educating the whole child to sustainable, collaborative actions.

Building a Math-Positive Culture: How to Support Great Math Teaching in Your School relates to engaged, supported, and challenged tenets.

Whole Child Tenets

HEALTHY: Each student enters school healthy and learns about and practices a healthy lifestyle.

SAFE: Each student learns in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults.

ENGAGED: Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected to the school and broader community.

SUPPORTED: Each student has access to personalized learning and is supported by qualified, caring adults.

CHALLENGED: Each student is challenged academically and prepared for success in college or further study and for employment and participation in a global environment.

For more about the Whole Child approach, visit www.wholechildeducation.org.

For more information: send e-mail to member@ascd.org; call 1-800-933-2723 or 703-578-9600, press 2; send a fax to 703-575-5400; or write to Information Services, ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714 USA.