Educating Mindfully: Stories of School Transformation Through Mindfulness

Partnering with over twenty mindfulness resource organizations and written by over three dozen passionate school educators, this collaborative book utilizes inspiring storytelling to give a multi-perspective exploration of the emergence of mindfulness in US education. Together they make the case for mindfulness in schools and show us firsthand how establishing a foundation of mindfulness prioritizes well-being and supercharges all learning.Endorsements:"If you want to know what's actually happening with mindfulness in schools, this is the perfect collection for educators. A superb compilation of relevant, robust, and real-life examples to build understanding and capacity. As a school superintendent, this will be an invaluable resource for our teams." --Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D, Superintendent, Mt. Lebanon School District, PA"Full of specific examples and tools, this compelling book shows many ways to bring the educational and personal value of mindfulness to all kinds of children in a variety of settings. Credible and full of common sense, a wonderful resource for every teacher."--Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness "This book is a beautiful offering to the world. It is filled with powerful stories and learnings from the frontlines of the mindfulness in education movement. This book is a must-have for anyone engaged in sharing mindfulness with educators or young people."--Meena Srinivasan, Executive Director, Transformative Educational Leadership, Author of SEL Every Day and Teach, Breathe, Learn"I'm very excited as a champion of mindfulness in education to recommend this book. We in New York City know that mindfulness is a powerful tool in helping not just our children but our families, teachers and public servants in other agencies to manage stress, cultivate awareness and realize thriving and compassionate learning communities." --Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President, New York City