Mindful Schools News Archives

April 24, 2020

Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 2

Betsy Hanger

The current field of mindfulness in education rests on a foundation of research. This research update offers an overview of the benefits of mindfulness for youth and current highlights in research studies through April 2020.

December 11, 2019

Educators Are Real-Life Examples of Compassion in Action

Anu Cairo, Mindful Schools' Board President

Read this letter from Mindful School’s Board President, Anu Cairo and learn how your can return the gift of compassion to educators, today.

November 26, 2019

A Principal’s Story: Breaking the Pipeline through Trauma-Informed Practices

Mindful Schools

This school is disrupting the educational system for underrepresented students. Learn how you can help.

August 14, 2019

Keep Families Together: A Call to Action

Megan Sweet, EdD

As an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people and to creating environments in which they can best develop and thrive, we are concerned with the U.S. policy of separating children from their families.

June 12, 2019

Our Community Advisory & Action Team: Who They Are and What They Do

Christina Costelo

Meet our inaugural Community Advisory and Action Team and find out what they're working on.

November 23, 2018

Exciting Changes for Mindful Schools

Robert Thomas

We're making some changes to support you in awakening your potential and to bring mindfulness to those who need it most.

August 18, 2017

Mindful Schools Announces New Executive Director

Michael Hagerty

Mindful Schools welcomes Robert Thomas, new Executive Director, to lead the team into the next phase of its journey.

March 20, 2017

Looking Ahead: A Letter from the Interim Executive Director

Richard Shankman

Co-founder, Richard Shankman, reflects back on the simple idea in 2006 that evolved into Mindful Schools and looks ahead to the next chapter.

March 2, 2017

Building Bridges: a Mindfulness Conference for Educators

Betsy Hanger

A joyous weekend of practice, learning, meeting old friends and finding new colleagues.

September 30, 2016

Celebrating our Fourth Summer of Week-Long Retreats

Christina Costelo

Retreats are the book-ends of our Year-Long Certification Program: a week in nature, to practice, learn from each other, and celebrate new friendships.

April 24, 2020

Mindful Schools Research Update, Vol. 2

Betsy Hanger

The current field of mindfulness in education rests on a foundation of research. This research update offers an overview of the benefits of mindfulness for youth and current highlights in research studies through April 2020.

December 11, 2019

Educators Are Real-Life Examples of Compassion in Action

Anu Cairo, Mindful Schools' Board President

Read this letter from Mindful School’s Board President, Anu Cairo and learn how your can return the gift of compassion to educators, today.

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