Mindfulness News, Resources, and Articles

April 6, 2021

5 Simple Mindful Movements for Your Classroom

Watch and learn mindful movements and games for your classroom. (Adults love them too.) After a long day of sitting still in classes, help students get back in their bodies and ready to learn––and have a little fun.

February 25, 2021

Mindfulness in High School: 5 Teachers Share Their Story

In schools, our work is difficult and complex. Five teachers share how mindfulness has been foundational in supporting students with anxiety and stress and creating a positive schoolwide culture.

January 28, 2021

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.

January 27, 2021

Mindfulness: An Antidote to Stress and Trauma

Mindful Schools

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s first surgeon general, speaks about prescribing mindfulness as part of her clinical practice in a recent interview.

January 21, 2021

Steering the Cargo Ship: Thoughts on Schoolwide Implementation Amidst a Pandemic

Alan Brown

This year we are seeing the education system at large openly embrace the need for educator wellbeing. How can educators build mindfulness programs amidst the monumental challenges of the pandemic and a tumultuous year?

January 1, 2021

Guidelines for Secular Teaching of Mindfulness

Mindful Schools

Our enduring commitment to secularity reflects fundamental values of inclusivity and honoring the autonomy of students and our community members.

December 18, 2020

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.

November 4, 2020

We Need Two Wings to Fly

Dr. Megan Sweet

Regardless of who wins, Democrats and Republicans must find a way to work together again for the common good. We have a lot of work to do. We can start by taking action with empathy and kindness.

October 19, 2020

How to Mindfully Manage Election Stress

Sarah Rudell Beach

Two-thirds of Americans consider the presidential election a “significant source of stress in their life.” Try these strategies to help you mindfully manage election stress.

September 9, 2020

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.

August 26, 2020

Back-to-School Kit: Tips, Resources, and Support for Learning During the Pandemic

Dr. Megan Sweet

This fall, how will your virtual classroom *feel*? In this year's unique back-to-school kit, we bring our focus to connection and certainty –– during what may feel like a disconnected and highly uncertain time.

August 14, 2020

Negative Thinking Impacts Kids: 4 Ways You Can Help

Dr. Nicole Libin

The negativity bias is the fact that we’re all hardwired to see the negative more than the positive. There’s good news: once kids know about the negativity bias, they can do something about it. Here are some tools to help.

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