Reimagining Education: A School of Wellbeing
Schools have long focused on academics, but today’s world demands more. A School of Wellbeing integrates mindfulness, self-awareness, and community into everyday learning, helping students, teachers and parents thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Over the years, we have reached 180 school communities across 10 countries, empowering 7,500 educators, 75,000 students, and 249,000 families. It transforms education into a space where teachers and students flourish together, sending ripples of resilience and inspiration far beyond the classroom.
Explore our 2024 Impact Report to discover deeper insights from the field.
Schools of Wellbeing Video Series:
9. Schools of Wellbeing - Grenada Elementary (Siskiyou County, California)
8. Schools of Wellbeing - Nyang'ori Boys High School (Vihiga County, Kenya)
7. Schools of Wellbeing - ELC High School (Thimphu, Bhutan)
6. Schools of Wellbeing: Corbett Preparatory School (Tampa, Florida)
5. Schools of Wellbeing: Henry Lord Community School (Fall River, Mass.)
4. Schools of Wellbeing: Country Day World School (Largo, Florida)
3. Schools of Wellbeing: P.S./M.S. 124 (Queens, New York)
2. Schools of Wellbeing: Excel Christian Academy (Lakeland, Florida)
1. Schools of Wellbeing - Middleton International School (Singapore)
The Four Pillars of Wellbeing Around the World
Impact Metrics: Serving the Head & Heart
Transformative Reach and Growth
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Global Impact: Active in 10 countries and 40+ diverse communities, including refugee camps, reaching 240 school communities over 7 years. 150+ school communities engaged currently, representing a 130% growth in the past year.
Lives Positively Transformed
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Educators: 7,500 directly trained, with an additional 15,000 indirectly impacted.
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Students: 75,000 directly taught, extending benefits to 226,000 indirectly.
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Families: 249,000 family members reached directly, touching 966,000 indirectly.
Total Reach to Date
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Direct Impact: 331,500 individuals (students, teachers, and families).
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Combined Direct & Indirect Impact: Over 1.2 million lives transformed globally.
Educator and School Feedback Surveys
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87% of educators reported improved student well-being in and beyond classrooms.
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86% saw personal benefits in their lives outside school.
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84% noted professional improvements among staff.
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77% observed strengthened family relationships.
Measured Classroom Improvements
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54% increased overall well-being among students.
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51% improved classroom climate.
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63% stronger student relationships.
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62% reduction in student bullying.
Enhanced School Outcomes
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63% of schools reported improved student belonging and compassion.
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61% noted enhancements in educational quality.
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70% experienced increased job satisfaction among staff.
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60% observed better collaboration among educators.
At the heart of our approach are the Four Pillars of Wellbeing, a heart-led, evidence-based framework for wellbeing in practice. Crafted with love by a passionate collective of educators, scientists and practitioners, the program seeks to transform schools from the inside out.
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Mindfulness
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The practice of cultivating focused, nonjudgmental attention to the present moment helps us stay grounded and make thoughtful decisions.
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Community
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Fostering trust, empathy, compassion, and selfless service brings out the best in ourselves so that we can bring out the best in others.
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Self-Curiosity
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Encouraging curiosity about our inner world opens the door to self-discovery and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
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Contentment & Balance
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Embracing all of life’s experiences with unconditional acceptance allows us to recognize each emotion as a valuable guide.
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We call schools that achieve whole-school implementation “lighthouse schools”: just as lighthouses shine their light to guide boats at sea to safe harbor, these are model schools that have deeply embedded the Four Pillars of Wellbeing into their policies, routines and culture and serve as shining, inspiring exemplars for other schools in the broader community. Like the roots of a tree, the Four Pillars are interconnected in principle and in practice, forming a sturdy foundation for lifelong wellbeing and growth.
We believe that when people learn to care for their inner world, their outer world transforms. Practicing wellbeing isn't just about reducing stress or improving test scores—it’s about cultivating the emotional intelligence, resilience, and compassion that help individuals thrive in every area of life. When schools make wellbeing a daily practice, they become communities where children grow into grounded, confident adults—and educators rediscover joy, purpose, and connection in their work.
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Certified teacher training and community of practice: These transformative programs, designed by educators for educators, empower teachers with the skills and supportive community to foster well-being in themselves and their students.
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Age-differentiated curricula for students: Engaging young minds with evidence-based practices tailored to their developmental stages, these learning journeys are scaffolded for greater engagement and practice over time.
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Elements of family programming for whole-community impact: Strengthening the bonds that unify schools and families, these innovative programs tap the circle of care around children and empower the relationships that matter the most.
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Data-driven analytics to measure progress: Ensuring that every step forward is informed, meaningful, and impactful, these data dashboards support educators and schools in deepening their work.
