JPR aims to advance the field of Whole Child Education through creative storytelling.
NEW! Above and Beyond: Creative and Compassionate Systems for School and District Leaders
Above and Beyond is a new series of district leadership programs that support school leaders who are committed to strategic planning for and implementing Whole Child education. Core to the Above and Beyond program is carefully-scaffolded support for school and district leaders to hone two essential attributes of change-making leadership - creativity and compassion. Learn more about Above and Beyond here.
Wildflowers: A School Superintendent’s Challenge to America
Wildflowers details Jonathan’s journey into the joys and sorrows of leading the Sacramento City Unified School District in the 21st century, and offers a gripping, highly informative guide to transforming America's public schools. As Superintendent of a district beset by budget cuts and neglect, Raymond spearheaded innovative, radical changes that raised test scores and graduation rates, and made "failing" schools succeed. Learn more about Wildflowers here.
Whole Child Challenge
The Whole Child Challenge website is a collection of resources dedicated to advancing Whole Child Education. The site offers a curated list of resources for implementing various aspects of the Whole Child Community, as well as the latest in Whole Child news and updates. Visit Whole Child Challenge here.
Mudboots: The Whole Child Education Podcast
Mudboots is a podcast series dedicated entirely to Whole Child Education stories and news. Throughout the series, host Paul Reynolds interviews teachers, students, and education & community leaders to find out what makes Whole Child Education so special, and how it can be implemented across the nation. Listen to Mudboots on Soundcloud.
Media
Leadership Magazine | Home Visits Are Key to Kids Success
District Administration | Whole Child Education Powers Healthy Society
Medium | My Top Five Strategies for Family and Community Engagement
Medium | When It Comes To Public Education, There’s More to Words Than Meets the Eye
Venela Magazine | Great Leadership Starts When We Stop Looking Down
Venela Magazine | Whole Child, Whole Family, Whole Community
See our index for a full listing of Jonathan’s publications
Speaking Engagements & Events
FEBRUARY 2021
Tacoma, WA - Above and Beyond leadership academy
March 2021
Tacoma, WA - Above and Beyond leadership academy
April 2021
Tacoma, WA - Above and Beyond leadership academy