Tap into Funds for Wellness: How Ohio Schools Can Leverage Revised Code Section 3317.26
Ohio schools can use state funds allocated through Revised Code Section 3317.26 to enhance educational programs and support teacher and student well-being. These funds support initiatives like social and emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness, including Mind Body Align’s evidence-based solutions. Mindfulness is included because it is evidence-based and proven Data shows that mindfulness offers numerous […]
Empowering Educators through Mindful Professional Development: Insights from the Latest Research
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the well-being of educators is critical. Recent research published in the Journal of School Psychology sheds light on what impacts the success of school educator mindfulness training programs: the role of teacher stress and the quality of training provided. The school psychology study highlights how teacher stress levels, plus their […]
Educational Trends Forecast 2024
In the tumultuous wake of the global pandemic’s disruptive aftermath, our educational landscape is experiencing seismic shifts that promise to redefine the essence of learning. These educational trends, wrought from the aftershocks of a worldwide crisis, reveal deep fault lines that have evolved into profound divides within the education realm. The year 2024 unfolds as […]
Embrace Chaos
In today’s educational landscape, the buzz around Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is hard to ignore. It’s a widely acknowledged approach that emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills in education. However, let’s take a moment to pause and consider an alternative viewpoint: let’s embrace the chaos. SEL? Nah. What If We Dared to […]
Innovative EdTech: Wellness at ISTELive 2023
Welcome, fellow educators and tech enthusiasts! Join me on an exciting journey through ISTELive 2023, a conference that brought together education leaders, teachers, and more, for a transformative experience. Alongside my coworker, Linda Snyder, we explored the world of innovative EdTech and wellness at ISTELive 2023. We discovered how industry giants are embracing wellness and […]
Mind Body Align joins Buckeye Imagination Museum to create signs that inspire and build important life skills
“Buckeye Imagination Museum and Mind Body Align have a shared goal to create awareness of oneself and others so lives are improved through learning and play.” MANSFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) MAY 30, 2023 When Buckeye Imagination Museum (formerly known as Little Buckeye Children’s Museum) began planning a massive expansion in a new facility, many businesses jumped in to help. Mind […]
Flexible Training for Maximum Impact!
No Cringe Teacher Training – Bring Flexible Training That Rocks into Schools Have you ever noticed there seems to be a universal cringe when teachers learn about a scheduled in-service or a need to complete professional development? There is often that immediate feeling of adding something to our to-do list, instead of a sense of […]
Forward-Thinking Education Tech
A note from Linda Snyder, Chief Operating Officer for MInd Body Align: Recently, our team at Mind Body Align had the incredible opportunity to attend both SXSW EDU and SXSW Interactive 2023. It was an amazing experience to connect with some of the most innovative minds in the world and learn more about forward-thinking education tech. […]
The Power of Mindful Exam Prep
Exams are one of the most stressful periods during school, especially when faced with the pressure to perform well. However, transitions such as moving from studying to taking an exam or even transitioning between different topics can also be challenging. Practicing mindfulness can help students approach these transitions with greater clarity and confidence. Here are […]
Mindful professional development: is it essential?
In recent years, mindfulness has become increasingly popular as a tool for promoting well-being. But is it really a resource to help teachers manage stress? Research has suggested that incorporating a more mindful approach to professional development could offer a wealth of benefits. So how do you work it into an already busy and chaotic […]
