Our Mission
Mindful Research is a non-profit dedicated to co-creating schools in which everyone thrives by advancing workplace well-being.
How it Works
How We Make This Happen
We support staff retention & productivity through well-being open-source resources, convenings, and reach.
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Publishing Open-Source Resources
including a framework for collective well-being, self-paced trainings, and self-assessments for educators
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Hosting
Convenings
that raise awareness and build skills to increase well-being
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Implementation & Innovation Research
studying well-being interventions to build a rigorous evidence base and increase shared knowledge of what works in which contexts
Outcomes
Positive Outcomes
When we prioritize well-being in schools, we see a significant increase in teacher and principal retention.
Framework
Framework In Action
We adapted the US Surgeon General’s Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Framework for Schools.
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The Collective Well-Being Project Framework illustrates a vision of well-being in schools. The framework is geared to school leaders and it explicitly enhances and complements their goals for their schools.
About Us
We Are Passionate
We are a passionate and diverse group of educators, researchers, and innovators and nationally recognized SEL experts.
Over 25+ years in the education & well-being space.
Backed by Research
Our work is evidence-informed and evidence-based, thanks to our 9+ years of partnership with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and CASEL SELect.
Class Catalyst
an innovative daily well-being check-in platform, that prioritize students’ voices in a safe space. It allows caring teachers and counselors to respond in real-time to students. In addition, it provides leading SEL practices that give students agency to self-regulate when feeling triggered or upset.
Mindful Practices
empowers teachers & students through Social Emotional Learning, yoga, & wellness to create a peaceful focused educational environment.
We’ve developed high-impact daily check-in tools (Class Catalyst) and well-being solutions (Mindful Practices) that support positive outcomes for both students and educators.