Sunset Phase

After thoughtful review, our Board recently determined that our non-profit organization is no longer financially sustainable and that sunsetting is the most responsible path forward due to declining participation and shifting educational landscapes. Educating Mindfully is not ending, only changing its form, and you can learn more details below.

Full non-profit sunset is effective June 30, 2026.

UPDATED CONTACT EMAIL:

EducatingMindfully@gmail.com

Tracy Heilers, Founder

What “Sunsetting” Means

Sunsetting does mean:

We are closing active programs, memberships, and events
We are winding down operational systems responsibly
We are no longer seeking funding or partnerships

Sunsetting does not mean:

Our work is erased
Our resources are disappearing
The framework and learning are being taken away

What Remains Available

As part of this sunset, Educating Mindfully is making all core resources freely accessible. Our website will remain live as a public archive and learning hub.

You will continue to find:

Our mindfulness-based learning framework
Learncast, micro-credential modules, and other recordings through our website and YouTube
Lesson inspirations, Voices blog, Equity Series, resource listing, and more
Directory of mindfulness-based learning specialists

These materials are offered openly from heart-centered generosity and shared learning.

NOTE - If you are a former presenter and do not want your content viewed by the public on YouTube, please contact educatingmindfully at gmail dot com to be removed.

Micro-Credential Program Updates

We are completing the current cycle of our micro-credential program with intention and care:

Participants from the current fiscal year will receive direct communication regarding completion options and timelines.
All remaining artifacts must be submitted by June 1, 2026.
Refund options are available through June 20, 2026 for those who are unable to complete their program.
After June 20, professional learning hours and graduate credit hours will not be available.
The micro-credential module videos have been transitioned to YouTube for public access and companion resources are available on our website.

Our goal is to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for everyone who engaged in this work.

Gratitude to the Community

Educating Mindfully exists because of educators, leaders, facilitators, contributors, partners, board members, and community members who believed in cultivating presence, care, and humanity within learning spaces.

We are deeply grateful for:

Every educator/leader who showed up with an open heart
Every contributor who shared their wisdom
Every partner who walked alongside us
Every learner who trusted the process
Every President and Board Member who dedicated their passion to mindful education
Our founder, Tracy Heilers, for her vision

This work mattered.
And it continues to matter — through you.

Final Notes & Invitations

Invitation: Final Gratitude Circle (Open To All)

May 7th at 7:00 PM Central, Zoom

We will be hosting a final community circle in May as a space for gratitude, reflection, and shared completion. This will not be a training or informational session, but a simple gathering to honor what has been and to close this chapter together.

Staying Informed During the Transition

We will continue to share important updates through:

Email communication
This website
Occasional social media updates for clarity only

We are committed to transparent communication throughout this transition.

Although this chapter of the organization is complete, the mission and advocacy remain. Keep taking action as Mindful Global Citizens.