The Mindfulness and Education Working Group’s (MEWG) mission is to
explore and promote the role of mindfulness and contemplative
practices in education through innovative interdisciplinary research,
theory, and practice.

Building Personal and Community Practice
MEWG embraces multiple perspectives and approaches to provide
guidance, resources, and opportunities for the Teachers College
community to deepen self-awareness, personal growth and resilience.
Through the application of mindfulness and contemplative practices,
MEWG empowers individuals to lead more fulfilling, meaningful and
healthy lives. MEWG also strives to develop a supportive community for
practice and reflection.

Our 2012–13 academic year activities include:
    Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices Course
    Weekly group meditation sessions
    Mindfulness meditation retreats
    Exploration of research and application of mindfulness in education
    Mindfulness for Personal and Professional development

The following members of MEWG will be blogging here:
Jaleh Hamadani - Doctoral student, Graduate Center, City University of New York
Yishin Khoo - Doctoral student, Ontario Institute of Studies in Education/University of Toronto
Home Nguyen - Doctoral Student, Adjunct Faculty, Teachers College, Columbia University
Sarika Persaud - Student in the Psychology for Education M.A. program
at Teachers College
Sarah Sherman - Student, Faculty & Staff at Teachers College, Columbia University
Dr. Hua-Chu Yen - Graduate and Staff, Teachers College, Columbia University