What is Mindful Schools?
Mindful Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating awareness, resilience, and compassionate action among children and educators. Founded in 2007, the organization began by teaching mindfulness in Oakland, California public schools. It has since expanded to support schoolwide mindfulness program implementation nationally, offering professional development and K-12 curriculum training for educators. Their approach is developed by educators, for educators, providing an accessible pathway for adults to integrate mindfulness into their practice and support inclusive, trauma-sensitive learning environments. Innovations include a new K-12 Mindfulness Curriculum aligned with The Domains of Mindful Teaching and the Mindful Schools Rubric for Assessing Schoolwide Mindfulness.
How much funding has Mindful Schools raised?
Mindful Schools has raised a total of $714K across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$350K
Debt
$364K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $364K led by PPP
Key Investors in Mindful Schools
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Mindful Schools?
The recent major strategic investment positions Mindful Schools for expanded reach and deeper impact within the education sector. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of their professional development programs and K-12 curriculum, potentially enabling wider adoption of their evidence-based mindfulness practices. The focus on schoolwide implementation and educator certification suggests a strategy aimed at systemic change, fostering a generation of leaders equipped with the tools for equitable and thriving communities. Future growth may involve scaling their hybrid training models and enhancing their community engagement resources.
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