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  • Movement And Breathing Breaks Help Students Stay Focused On Learning

    Katrina Schwartz

    March 03, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States

    Schools are increasingly using mindfulness practices to help students transition from high-energy periods like gym and recess to quieter and more focused classroom settings.

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  • A Deeper Look at the Whole School Approach to Behavior

    Katrina Schwartz

    March 12, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    For years, teachers at San Francisco-based MLK Academic Middle School struggled to balance the role of instructor, counselor, and disciplinarian. Then, Principal Michael Essien arrived with a strong vision for MLK: Essien organized restorative practices sessions for teachers and trained additional staff to act as on-call counselors when teachers need assistance de-escalating a classroom situation. This unique "push-in" method has decreased interruptions, discouraged students from acting out to get out of class, and improved trust between teacher and pupil.

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  • What Changes When a School Embraces Mindfulness?

    Katrina Schwartz

    March 30, 2016 |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Child trauma is a delicate issue to tackle. Taking the time to practice mindfulness, every day, several times a day, has made a big difference at a school trying to overcome trauma.

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