What Mindfulness Does for Urban Kids

This article describes how mindfulness practices were implemented in an urban school to break the cycle of disruption, punishment, and expulsion experienced by African-American and other students of color. It provides examples of how mindfulness has helped children regulate their emotions and extend their attention span. Among the documented outcomes are reductions in suspensions.

Resource Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-14/how-mindfulness-helps-urban-school-kids

Resource Type: Handouts/Tipsheets

Topic(s): Leadership, Social-emotional development, Teaching practices

Types of Diversity: Children and Families from Underrepresented Populations, Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma

Community College Core Course(s): Child Guidance