One of San Francisco’s Toughest Schools Transformed by the Power of Meditation

A Practitioner and Teacher of TM Reveals the Secret to Pure Consciousness

There was a time when Visitacion Valley middle school in San Francisco could have featured in a gritty US crime… Continue reading One of San Francisco’s Toughest Schools Transformed by the Power of Meditation

Cyber Offenses, Real Victims

The internet has made sharing information, and more specifically, images, incredibly easy. But when those images are seen as offensive,… Continue reading Cyber Offenses, Real Victims

“It’s a Very Scary Time.” Explaining Tragedy to Kids

Within the span of three weeks, we’ve seen deadly attacks in Paris, Colorado, and now San Bernardino. It’s almost impossible… Continue reading “It’s a Very Scary Time.” Explaining Tragedy to Kids

TIPSHEET: Five Essentials to Meaningful Play

1. Children make their own decisions. When children choose how to play for themselves, they experience freedom in making those… Continue reading TIPSHEET: Five Essentials to Meaningful Play

Jobs That Are Impossible To Explain To Your Parents

10. Investment Banker – Parents who don’t get it: 43% How to explain it to your mom: You match up… Continue reading Jobs That Are Impossible To Explain To Your Parents

TIPSHEET – 11 Habits of an Effective Teacher

1. ENJOYS TEACHING: Teaching is meant to be a gratifying and rewarding career field (although demanding and exhausting at times!). You… Continue reading TIPSHEET – 11 Habits of an Effective Teacher

TIPSHEET – 10 Big Ideas of School Leadership

1) Your School Must Be For All Kids 100 Percent of the Time If school leaders start making decisions based… Continue reading TIPSHEET – 10 Big Ideas of School Leadership

TIPSHEET – 5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout

1) Maintain Your “Other” Life It’s OK if teaching is your life as long as you have a life outside… Continue reading TIPSHEET – 5 Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout