This news article investigates complaints from parents at Warstler Elementary School in Plain Township, Ohio about the school’s use of mindfulness strategies. Parents expressed concern over the roots of mindfulness in Buddhism despite the program’s lack of prayer or faith elements. The article raises question of the place of mindfulness in schools. So here's something to think about: How can educators develop a broad repertoire of strategies to help our students calm their bodies and focus their minds without raising anxiety or opposition from some parent groups?
Citation
Gregoire, C. (2013). Warstler elementary school In Ohio shuts down mindfulness program due to parent complaints. Huffington Post. Retrieved from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/17/warstler-elementary-school-ohio...