Mindfulness for Educational Practice Examines Mindfulness in Education

Dr. Nancy Coogan formerly served as superintendent for the Tukwila School District in Washington, where she implemented policies to ensure accountability and compete within a digital learning society. Over the course of her career, Dr. Nancy Coogan has also conducted research on mindfulness and published her findings in numerous publications. Her contributions include a chapter on mindful practices in urban high schools for Mindfulness for Educational Practice.

The text serves as a guide for teachers and school administrators on understanding the traction behind mindfulness and the opportunities available by adopting mindfulness policies. Contributing authors present an abundance of original research and explore current theory on mindfulness within the education discipline. In particular, the content examines how mindfulness practices can improve the school experience for students and enhance support for school personnel. Chapters within the text address key considerations regarding mindfulness in education, such as the role of mindfulness-based interventions, impacts on teacher-student relationships, and potentials of mindfulness training.

Published in 2015, Mindfulness for Educational Practice is the eighth volume in the Research on Stress and Coping in Education Series.