A letter to ASCD Annual Conference participants from Dr. Stephen Sroka:
No Child Left Behind stresses teaching to the academic child often at the expense of dealing with the real life issues for students, schools, and communities. Issues such as poverty, discrimination, diversity, sex, drugs, and violence can prevent effective education.
That's why I'll be in Chicago copresenting session #2142, "Connecting the Dots: Linking School Health, Literacy and Student Achievement," Sunday, April 2, 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. This session will explore how the educator can address the needs of the whole child--socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually--and deal with the barriers that hamper effective education. Come to my session, and see how and why safe and healthy students learn more.
Session #2142 is a high energy, motivational, prevention-education presentation. We'll integrate cutting-edge research (on brain-based learning, media literacy, character education, resiliency, and youth asset development programs), humor, and inspiring real-life stories to facilitate learning about sex, drugs, violence prevention, diversity, and discrimination. Participants will learn about the life skills that increase academic achievement and leave the session with an unforgettable message:
Through education, helping one another, and believing in yourself; you can make a difference in schools, communities, and students' lives. You have the "Power of One" to make a difference.
I know my session is early, but I guarantee it will wake you up and motivate you for the rest of the day! Hope to see you in Chicago,
Steve
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