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Mindful Schools 2023 Impact Report

Seewan Eng, Executive Director at Mindful Schools

For 15 years, Mindful Schools has been a leader in bringing secular mindfulness to students and educators - first as a direct service provider, then through online trainings and an intensive certification, and now by adding K12 services to build capacity and transform systems, from the inside out. We're delighted to share our first Impact Report celebrating all we've accomplished over the last year.

The Cigna Group Foundation Renews Support for Mindful Schools, Bringing Total Funding to $1.25M Over 3 Years

Mindful Schools

The Cigna Group Foundation renews support for Mindful Schools; $425,000 grant will fund the expansion of mindfulness programming in 15 Title I schools.

What does a “mindful school” look like? – Student agency and empowerment at Paterson Public Schools

Mindful Schools partnered with Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey to make mindfulness practices available to a district of 51 schools.

What does a “mindful school” look like? – Building a safe place for kids at Laveen Elementary

Thanks community support, Mindful Schools provided Laveen Elementary School with greater access to our programs, with remarkable results. Watch their story.

PRESS RELEASE: Mindful Schools Receives $750,000 Grant from Cigna Foundation’s Healthier Kids for Our Future Initiative

Mindful Schools

For Immediate Release: Mindful Schools receives $750,000 grant from Cigna Foundation's Healthier Kids for Our Future initiative.

Announcing Mindful Schools’ Equity in Action Scholarship Fund

Seewan Eng

The Equity in Action Scholarship Fund will support BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ Educators to participate in our year-long programs with significantly reduced tuition.

Nurturing Change From Within

Mindful Schools

Key Changes in Mindful Schools’ Programs and Leadership Team: As our nation faces unprecedented challenges, our hope is that these key shifts can help cultivate joyful and just school communities no matter what the future holds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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