Turnaround and Whole-Child Design Principles in Getting Smart

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Turnaround for Children and the Guiding Principles for Whole-Child Design were mentioned in the Getting Smart article, “From Last Chance to First Choice: Alternative Schools That Show the Way Forward.”

Written by Tom Vander Ark and Rebecca Midles, the article explores different types of alternative schools and their unique learner-centered approaches. Offerings at these schools include work experience, dual-enrollment options with local colleges, and community-embedded learning opportunities, among others. When expanding on schools that offer a whole-child approach to learning, Turnaround was mentioned:

Many alternative schools attend to what Turnaround for Children calls whole child design principles: positive developmental relationships, environments filled with safety and belonging, Integrated support systems, and rich learning experiences that aim at the development of skills, habits, and mindsets.

Read the full article here.