Meditation in schools: calming minds and beating stress

First posted on the Guardian website on 10th June 2013. If the sheer amount of work generated by school has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation before, during or after school. Even a few minutes meditation can give students and teachers a sense of calm and peace of mind that benefits their emotional and physical…

Why I can’t live without TED Talks: using tech to bring speakers into class

First published by the Guardian on 12th April 2013. Outside speakers can be invaluable to schools. I particularly remember Zigi Shipper, a survivor of Auschwitz, who told a story in my school that resonated with the students so much that they wanted to organise a remembrance concert for victims of the Holocaust. Another inspirational moment came…

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Meditation in schools: calming minds and beating stress

Why I can’t live without TED Talks: using tech to bring speakers into class