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Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School, in the Caesar Rodney School District in Delaware, strives to create an atmosphere where students are provided with a nurturing, safe and structured learning environment in which they are valued to take ownership of their learning. In addition to academics, the staff aims to build character, foster creativity and encourage

Incorporating mindfulness into your routine can be tricky. The secret to developing a mindfulness practice is finding what works for you. If you are the type of person who can’t sit still, don’t try to do a 20-minute sitting meditation- you probably won’t enjoy it! Instead, try a walking or yoga-based meditation that involves more

The mission of Delaware Changing Lives is to create a better, more mindful world. One of the ways we work toward this is by training professionals so that they can share mindfulness with the people they serve. Ultimately, creating a chain reaction of mindfulness education and awareness. Recently, Delaware Changing Lives had the opportunity to

Since being introduced to mindfulness, these teachers have become more compassionate, making it easier for them to positively interact with their students and colleagues. It has also taught them how to find peace within themselves. Mike Sheehan believes that mindfulness “made [him] a better teacher.'' 

Who knew that students could learn mindfulness from a physics class? Ryan Shelton, a teacher at Padua Academy, introduced mindfulness to his physics class.

Academics is always an important part of a child’s education, but have you thought about teaching students about social and emotional intelligence? Providing the skills to cope with trauma and help improve well-being and create healthy relationships has a positive impact on a person for their whole life. Principal Matthew Auerbach of Mt. Pleasant Elementary