The following results are from a survey of 977 students and 58 teachers.
From Educators:
- "To date we have one suspension this year. We usually have 20 by now.
We attribute this to the mindfulness program." (Lake Shore Elementary School)
- "I had decided that this would be my last year teaching until
the mindfulness program began at my school. Now I am rededicated to
my profession." (East Oakland 1st grade teacher)
- Teachers say they have seen 81% of their students benefit
- 92% have benefited personally
- 84% report their students settle down more easily
From Students:
- "The thing about mindfulness is that when you are going to do something bad,
you know it and you can stop."
- "It helps me in school when I’m trying to work.
It helps not get my name on the board."
- 84% say they will use mindfulness in the future
- 63% say it helps calm themselves down when they are upset
- 61% say it helps them focus better in class