This article presents an adaptation of the keynote address Steve Silvern delivered at the 2006 ACEI Annual International Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas. In his address, Silvern observes how educators seldom educate children "wholly." No one ever includes spirit when talking about the whole child, probably because spirit is thought of as a religious construct and public educators separate church and state. He also discusses the importance of consciousness raising among children. He relates that he does not advocate for a change in content of the curriculum but he advocates for a change in teachers' thinking, approach, and awareness of the learner. He also cites several strategies to help raise consciousness.