Students Of Color Benefit From Meditation In Schools, So Atlanta Is Investing In Mindfulness

Students Of Color Benefit From Meditation In Schools, So Atlanta Is Investing In Mindfulness

Students Of Color Benefit From Meditation In Schools, So Atlanta Is Investing In Mindfulness Social-emotional learning, including meditation, yoga, and mindfulness breaks are becoming more commonplace in schools across the country.  Reports have found these initiatives are even more beneficial among communities that have fewer resources than others, including those with more students of color.  This is especially evidenced in Atlanta, where GreenLight Fund Atlanta helps Georgia school systems pay for mindfulness programs.  They are created by Inner Explorer, an audio platform that guides students and teachers through five-to-10-minute sessions of breathing, meditation, and reflection.  It’s used by Atlanta Public Schools and over 100 districts in the U.S. Students have more access to mindfulness resources. Photo courtesy of GreenLight Fund Atlanta The goal is to ensure that at least some form of mental health care is accessible to students of color, as Black youth have the fastest-growing su…