Liberate 
Mind & Heart

Our mission is to liberate mind and heart through teen-centered, transformative mindfulness education. Every teen deserves to know peace in their mind, in their heart, and in their school.

The heart of education.

Beginning in Portland, Oregon in 2014, Peace in Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a national leader in mindfulness education. Each year, we serve hundreds of teens and adults across the country.

We define mindfulness as “Being here and now with kindness.” Mindfulness practice empowers us to know who we authentically are and to live healthy, courageous, and joyful lives.

What is an education in awareness, love, and belonging?

We have created an essential inner curriculum for teens. Mindful Studies is the nation's first, for-credit, research-backed mindfulness class in public high schools. It’s a way for teens to ask important questions:

Who am I?

How can I have hope?

What do I value?

How can I be happy?

How can I belong?

Addressing teen mental health through deep mindfulness practice.

We all want to belong. We all want to know love. Yet, teens are in crisis. In January 2022, the Surgeon General made a rare public health advisory warning of a youth mental health crisis in the United States.

The numbers don’t lie. 50% of teens (ages 13-17) in the U.S. meet the criteria for a mental health disorder. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. for youth aged 15-24.

At Peace in Schools, we believe it is essential to equip teens with a life-long toolset for wellbeing. We know that this can, and must be an integrated part of their high school education.

Our Programs

Transformed Teens

95% of teens reported that what they learned in Mindful Studies reduced their symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Embodied Educators

Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or ready to get certified to teach Mindful Studies, we have a course for you.

Groundbreaking Research

Award-winning pilot study by Dr. Gia Narajno-Rivera of Johns Hopkins University highlights how Mindful Studies addresses a critical need.

TESTIMONIALS

“Mindfulness class changed my life for the better. It’s helped me accept and honor myself. I learned that it’s okay to be me. The self-assurance and self-acceptance part of the class has been very inspiring.”

— Teen Mindfulness Student

This class has helped me through some very hard times in my life, and the relationship I’ve built with myself is irreplaceable. I’m really thankful for the opportunity to have discovered myself like this.”

— Teen Mindfulness Student

“The most inspiring thing about this class is that I’ve really been able to build a strong relationship with myself, and enjoy my own company.”

— Teen Mindfulness Student

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