Bringing mindfulness and inner development into schools
We provide grants, practical resources and expert support to help schools find the right approach for their students, teachers and communities and integrate it into everyday education.
For schools • educators • researchers • communities • social entrepreneurs • philanthropists
One hub for schools, educators and communities
Explore Programs
Explore programs in mindfulness, social-emotional learning, wellbeing, self-awareness, and other areas of Inner Education.
People & Jobs
Find the experts you need for your school, or explore roles and projects if you’re a specialist.
Get Support
Explore grants, implementation support, teacher training, and other ways to support your school.
A few principles that guide everything we do
Every child has an inner world worth nurturing
Education should support children not only in what they know and do, but also in how they understand themselves and relate to the world around them.
Education should support whole-person development
Learning should help children develop their thinking, attention, emotions, physical wellbeing, self-awareness, and relationships.
Attention is a foundational skill for learning and life
The ability to focus, sustain attention, and notice what is happening supports learning, self-regulation, and thoughtful choices.
Inner Education should be open source
Knowledge and tools for inner development should be accessible to schools and educators, without expensive programs or isolated communities standing in the way.
Schools need more than programs — they need support
Successful implementation requires funding, teacher preparation, practical guidance, and access to people with the right expertise.
Lasting change requires collaboration
Schools, educators, researchers, organizations, and independent experts can create greater impact by sharing knowledge, resources, and experience.
Trusted programs for schools
MindUP
The Goldie Hawn Foundation's neuroscience-based social-emotional learning program.
SEE Learning
Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning — a K–12 framework developed by Emory University.
Sanford Harmony
Ready-made Pre-K–grade 6 lessons on building classroom community and valuing others.
Second Step
Five programs under one brand, from Early Learning (4–5) to High School (grade 12).
Connecting schools with specialists
Find the right specialist for your school
Connect with educators, facilitators, consultants and volunteers who can help your school choose, implement and develop Inner Education programs.
Offer your expertise to schools
Create a profile and connect with schools looking for expertise in mindfulness, social-emotional learning, wellbeing and related areas.
Ready to bring Inner Education to your school?
We can help you find the right program, prepare your team and explore funding options.