Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Whole Child Approach to Education
WASHINGTON, DC [6/10/22] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for a whole child approach to education in which students are challenged, healthy, safe, and engaged.
H.Res. 1162 recognizes the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student and encourages the federal government to coordinate a multisectoral approach to educating youth in the United States.
"Students thrive when they have a well-rounded education that includes arts education, physical activity, mental health support, and more," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "Providing a truly comprehensive education engages students who might struggle otherwise and puts them on a path to long-term success in their personal and professional lives regardless of what path they take. I'm grateful to the village of educators and school support staff who are dedicated to providing children with a quality education, and I will continue doing all I can to support them."
"Our children are our future, and they deserve a well-rounded education that prioritizes not only reading, writing, and mathematics, but also their physical health, mental well-being, and critical thinking skills," said Rep. Fitzpatrick. "The necessity of educating the whole child, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, has never been more critical. We must holistically challenge and support our students in their learning environments. I look forward to continuing to pursue bipartisan initiatives that will live up to the goals set by this resolution and ensuring that our children are able to thrive in all aspects of their lives."
"We are grateful to Rep. Bonamici and Rep. Fitzpatrick for their leadership in elevating these important conversations about educating the whole child," said ASCD Interim CEO Sandy Husk. "We know that children thrive most when schools, families, and community-serving agencies come together to ensure continuity of resources both in- and outside of school time."
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