By tending first to the inner state of educators, schools create ripple effects that reach students, families, and communities. Adult well-being is the soil from which healthy learning communities grow and where rooted learning can occur.

Teacher Well-Being Focus: Being able to define and refine our values (presence) helps educators and students make decisions and connections, which then allows us to act as mindful global citizens. The connection to ourselves and our larger ecosystem is a key to embodied practice.