Thank you for your unwavering support of our mission. The past few years have been incrediblychallenging in the world of education; school communities and centers are facing high levels of learning loss, absenteeism, staff burnout,and increased exposure to trauma.
Now more than ever, leaders are looking for tools to improve the mental health and well-being of staff, students, and their families. Daily mindfulness is a science-backed solution; it is one of the most effective practices to lead children towards their highest potential by bolstering academic performance, social and emotional aptitude, and overall well-being.
With the help of supporters like you, we are able to provide daily mindfulness to over two million students (and counting)! Our program is currently in over 100 districts, including the recent addition of the second-largest district in the nation, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Like many districts, LAUSD recognizes the need for additional preventative mental health measures, such as daily mindfulness, as mental health concerns among youth continue to increase rapidly.
Your support means that we are able to continue expanding the number of schools, centers, and districts we support with our program. Students and adults will carry the skills they learn through Inner Explorer with them beyond the classroom, creating a lifelong positive impact.
Here are a few things our community has to say about how Inner Explorer has helped them:
“This is the first year that I haven't been totally stressed out about finals – I felt so calm. When my friends asked me why I wasn’t stressed, I told them it was because I was doing Inner Explorer every day. [The program] has changed everything for me!” -High School Student, Englewood, NJ
"When I practice Inner Explorer, I feel warm and calm on the inside of my heart." -Elementary School Student, St. Petersburg, FL
“While teaching has been challenging, mindfulness helps to minimize my frustration. I am able to keep my cool even when classroom situations are chaotic. Before my mindfulness practice, I felt the weight of the school day even after I left school. Mindfulness has helped me to stay in the moment and keep a positive perspective before, during, and after school.” -Educator, Ravenswood, West Virginia
“The one class that ran Inner Explorer last year had only two discipline referrals all year! The average in the other classrooms was 25 referrals! We're putting Inner Explorer in every classroom this year.” -Principal, Sarasota, FL
In a world that is often overwhelming, we are so thankful for your support in providing mindfulness as a tool for relief. On behalf of the entire Inner Explorer team, thank you for a wonderful 2021! We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the new year.
If you would like to provide ongoing support bybecoming a monthly donor in 2022, visit our donation page here.
Mindfully,
The Inner Explorer team