Past Meetings
Discover the science of well-being and connect with educators around the world in our free monthly community meetings!
Past Meetings
Here’s a lineup of our past educator community meetings, where we explored the science of well-being with experts and educators from around the world. Click on each meeting for helpful links and resources. View upcoming meetings here.
Connecting with Nature Through Journaling
Learn how connecting students to nature can boost well-being, support learning, and inspire care for the natural world.
How to Prepare for Uncomfortable Conversations
Learn how to prepare for uncomfortable conversations and foster meaningful dialogue in our schools and classrooms in a free community meeting on Zoom. Free! Made for educators, open to all.
From Challenge to Change: Strategies for Building Dialogue Across Difference
Learn how to navigate difficult conversations and take brave steps toward systemic change in our schools.
Teaching in Troubling Times: A Conversation with Parker J. Palmer
Learn how to sustain hope and courage with Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned writer, speaker, and activist.
We Belong to Each Other: The Science of Bridging Differences with Juliana Tafur
Learn how to bring people together and bridge our differences in schools.
Being at Peace with “No”: The Science of Forgiveness with Lauren Trout
Discover the ways in which forgiveness may (or may not) be a precondition for engaging in restorative practice and working toward healing.
Admitting That You May Be Wrong: The Science of Intellectual Humility
Learn how to build humble, open-minded learning experiences—for yourself and your students.
Perspective Receiving versus Taking: The Science of Empathy
Learn strategies to receive, honor, hold, and respect others’ perspectives.
Asking Open, Authentic Questions: The Science of Curiosity
Build listening skills and learn how to foster greater curiosity and connection in our schools and classrooms.
The Science of Play
Learn why play is so vital to young people and adults.
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