We’re proud to join with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion in spreading the word about International Self-Compassion Day Saturday, July 19th.

This June, our Research and Evaluation Manager, Joana Chan, presented our academic poster at the Mind & Life Institute's 2025 Conference: “Reimagining Contemplative Education: Shaping a Collective Future.”

We are in a new moment of economic, political and social change. Nonprofits and schools are facing brand new challenges and significant stresses. Last week our Executive Director, Janice Martellucci, shared how Peace in Schools is responding. We invite you to join us as we meet this moment.

Read about the impact of our class, Mindful Studies, on teens at Gresham High School.

A conversation with Peace in Schools Board President, Colin McLean.

Our community came together for our experiential event—Discover Lion Mind. The room was alive with curiosity and connection as friends, teachers, teens, and supporters gathered to experience firsthand what happens when young people are given the tools to thrive.

Serenity is the first-ever Mindful Studies teacher in California. She shares how the students at El Cerrito High School are receiving the new class and the difference it’s making in their lives.

First student outcomes indicate that our in-depth train-the-trainer model (the Mindful Studies Partnership Program) is as effective as our proven, decade-long direct service model.

We sat down with Colleen, an English and now a new Mindful Studies teacher at Gresham High School, to hear about her experience teaching. She's witnessing the profound impact of mindfulness—not just on her students, but on her own growth as an educator.

Mindful Studies students from Wilsonville High School wrote a letter to the school board to share how the class has benefited them as budget discussions for the 2025–26 school year begin.

This report shares data from Year One of our Mindful Studies Partnership Program pilot and shares initial highlights from Year Two.

Chris is the Mindful Studies teacher at Northwest Academy. He shares how the students are receiving the new class and the difference it’s making in their lives.

Peace in Schools Program Director, Zakiya Rhodes, was interviewed on Everyday Northwest!

“It’s been a life changing, invaluable opportunity.” Building off of a decade of experience, Peace in Schools designed a thoughtful, in-depth training that is also realistic for the demanding life of a high school teacher.

Xiola’s Story of Transformation

Peace in Schools Mindfulness Teachers facilitated demonstrations of Mindful Studies to teens in new partner schools, receiving positive feedback and increased enrollment commitment from high school students.

Peace in Schools has partnered with Target’s nonprofit giving program!

Visionary Investors are supporting Peace in Schools as the non-profit pilots the Mindful Studies Partnership Program. If successful, this new program aims to bring the for-credit Mindful Studies class to new regions across the country.

Mindful Studies Teacher, Starlight, shares a letter to her students about staying grounded in the midst of change and uncertainty.

PRESS RELEASE

Peace in Schools, a Portland, Oregon, based nonprofit and national leader in mindfulness education, is launching a major initiative to advance teen mental health and wellbeing.