Mindful Schools Newsletter
Newsletter August 2014

Dear Mindful Schools Community Members,

We're coming to NY this fall!
Photo credit: Sarah Ackerman
We'll be in NYC in October for an in-person Curriculum Training (CT) course and we'd love to see you and your colleagues there! 

Learn the basics of mindfulness in education, the neuroscience behind it, and how to implement our research-backed K-12 Curriculum with youth. 

Sign up: CT-NY October 2014 

Bring mindfulness to youth.
Sep. 11 - Oct. 23, 2014
Oct. 17 - Oct. 19, 2014 [NYC]
Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2014

Build your mindfulness practice.
Sep. 5 - Oct. 17, 2014
Oct. 3 - Nov. 14, 2014
Nov. 7 - Dec. 12, 2014


What our course graduates are saying:

"Simple and clear content. Masterful teachers. Every word, expression and movement conveyed useful instruction. Extremely pleasant, grounded with good flow."

"I look forward to using this curriculum - it's smart, specific and very well suited to the experiences of a public school day."

"Best. Training. Ever. Thank you!"
 
Over 97% of our 2014 graduates would recommend these courses to a friend!

CEUs, scholarships, and group discounts available for all courses. Email us for more information. 
 
For Mindfulness Fundamentalswe offer CEUs for Mental Health Professionals (12 hours) and Educators. For Curriculum Training/Year-Long Certificationwe offer Educator CEUs (up to 3 credits).

News & Announcements 
 
We hit 50 states! North Dakota was the last one to join the pack! We've now trained graduates from every state in America. And with over 60 countries reached, we only have about 130 or so more to go!!
 
We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Brensilver is now the Course Manager for our online Mindfulness Fundamentals and Curriculum Training courses.  If you've taken a course with Matthew... [Read more]


Community Spotlight

  

 
Photos courtesy of 
St. Margaret of Scotland School
We found some very mindful students hiding in our photo library along with each of their beautiful 'I Am Mindful' journals. 
 
Thank you Mindful Schools Curriculum Training Graduates Liz Slade and Coke Hennessy for sharing your students with us! 

Photo courtesy of Renee Metty
Congratulations to Mindful Schools Year-Long Certification graduate Renee Metty for her feature in the Seattle Times this month!
 
'Slowing down to power up: teacher says mindfulness works' - As a middle school teacher, Renee Metty often found herself torn between focusing on academics and helping her students with persistent difficulties... [Read] 

Articles & Resources  
 
Hit the Reset Button in Your Brain
The restful brain: napping, contemplation, and problem solving
"THIS month, many Americans will take time off from work to go on vacation, catch up on household projects and simply be with family and friends..." [Read] 
 
Rick Hanson: Understanding Neuroplasticity
"The faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention, over and over again, is the very root of judgment, character, and will. An education which should improve this faculty would be the education par excellence." 
- William James [Watch] 

Thank you!
We are deeply grateful for your support, whether following us on social media, sharing our work with colleagues, friends, and educators, volunteering, or donating to scholarships. 

  

Questions, comments, or suggestions? Contact us at [email protected].