Resources

The Garrison Institute's Contemplative Teaching and Learning Initiative welcomes you to explore our resources for learning more about contemplative practices in education:

Advancing the Science and Practice of Contemplative Teaching and Learning, November, 2011 symposium at the Garrison Institute, examined the scientific basis of contemplative teaching and learning. See presentations, readings, speakers, video, and the Marketplace of Ideas.
Contemplative Education Links is a list of websites of organization making important contributions to this field.
Bibliography points you to readings in meditation research, reports on contemplation and education, research on contemplative interventions with both children and teachers, and articles about meditation in schools and in education.
Articles about Garrison Institute in Education have been featured in publications including Buddhadharma, Greater Good, Advances in SEL Research and Shambhala Sun.
Symposium archive: Developmental Issues in Contemplative Education Symposium, April, 2008 at the Garrison Institute. This symposium examined current issues in contemplative education with a focus on several forms of mindfulness training for young people across age groups and in various settings.

Contemplative Teaching and Learning

Education Events

CARE for Teachers: Sixth Annual Garrison Institute Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education Summer Retreat
Friday, Aug 9 – Wednesday, Aug 14
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Open to the public
Professional development training for teachers, promoting mindfulness through contemplative practices, helping teachers better manage students' and their own emotions.
Garrison Institute Contemplative Teaching and Learning Initiative: Annual Education Symposium
Friday, Nov 15 – Sunday, Nov 17
With prerequisites
Annual symposium for educators, health professionals, researchers and policymakers to learn from one another in an environment that nurtures dialogue and advances evidence-based practice.

Contemplative Teaching & Learning Leadership

Adi Flesher, Director, Contemplative Teaching and Learning: Contact/Bio

Susan Fountain, Field Development Manager

Patricia Jennings, Senior Fellow

Leadership Council: Patricia Broderick, Richard C. Brown, Adele Diamond, Mark Greenberg, Tobin Hart, Linda Lantieri, Peggy McCardle, Jerome Murphy, Elizabeth Robertson, Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Pamela Seigle, Mark Wilding, Rona Wilensky, Arthur Zajonc

Senior Advisory Board: Clancy Blair, Paul Ekman, Peter Senge, Dan Siegel, B. Alan Wallace

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