The program was developed as an outgrowth of the school's historical
philosophy of educating the whole child by giving prime consideration to developing moral and spiritual values, a positive self - image and an appreciation of the uniqueness of each person.
For example, the
issues of educating the whole child, the role of teachers, and school choice, which we will address below, are part of the educational discussion in all segments of American society.
«The New York State Summer School of the Arts is a truly remarkable program, that embodies one of the very best examples of our
goal of educating the whole child,» Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said.
Over the past decade, education reform efforts, provisions offered through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and a growing body of research in areas such as trauma - informed care and positive psychology have taken a foothold and changed the way educators view the role of the school and its importance
of educating the whole child.