
mindfulness in schools

A spotlight on two programs offering different approaches to mindfulness training amid a soaring mental health crisis

May I Be Happy
In May I Be Happy, students, teachers, and leaders in the field of mindfulness education explore the transformative power of teaching mindfulness to the next generation.

Personal Reflections Education
Teaching the Whole Student
How English professor Bernie Rhie incorporates contemplative practices into his teaching and why it feels more urgent than ever.

How to Stay Calm This Back-to-School Season
As children return to the (online and in-person) classroom, parents may be freaking out. Meditation can help.

Mindfulness in Schools, Revisited
New objections to the practice and its Buddhist roots being taught to children reveal a need for a coordinated response.

The Silent Glow: Recovering the Present (Das stille Leuchten)
In western Europe, mindfulness programs offer a welcomed change to children’s and teens’ overscheduled, hyper-connected lives, bringing ancient contemplative practices to the classroom, home, and sports field. Can these programs stem the tide of a growing…

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Mindfulness in the Public Sector
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for more lovingkindness, mindfulness in schools and government is debated, and a memorial service for Bernie Glassman. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

How to Help Your Kids Practice Mindfulness (Without Making them Sit Still)
These two short and dynamic exercises from author and educator Susan Kaiser Greenland helps children develop kindness and gratitude.

How New York City’s Lineage Project Introduces Mindfulness to Vulnerable Youth
Executive Director Gabrielle Prisco explains how the nonprofit organization can help kids heal from trauma

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