Schools of Wellbeing
A School of Wellbeing weaves mindfulness, community, self-awareness, and contentment into the fabric of traditional education. Rooted in scientific research, this approach recognizes that mental wellbeing is as vital as academic performance for lifelong success. When teachers and children feel well, they perform well—both in the classroom and beyond.
Serving Educators, Students and Parents
Traditionally, schools have focused on teaching academic subjects like English, Math, and Science—essential skills for navigating the world. However, the rapid evolution of technology and society has outpaced this approach, leaving schools ill-prepared to address broader challenges. This gap is highlighted by a global youth mental health crisis, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide, alongside growing teacher burnout.
Over the years, we have reached 180 school communities across 9 countries, empowering 7,500 educators, 75,000 students, and 249,000 families. It transforms education into a space where teachers and students flourish together, sending ripples of resilience and inspiration far beyond the classroom.
Explore our 2024 Impact Report to discover our insights from the field. If you prefer video, please explore this series that captures our work in schools around the world:
Schools Of Wellbeing
Schools Of Wellbeing
9. Schools of Wellbeing - Grenada Elementary (Siskiyou County, California)
8. Schools of Wellbeing - Nyang'ori Boys High School (Vihiga County, Kenya)
7. Schools of Wellbeing - ELC High School (Thimphu, Bhutan)
6. Schools of Wellbeing: Corbett Preparatory School (Tampa, Florida)
5. Schools of Wellbeing: Henry Lord Community School (Fall River, Mass.)
4. Schools of Wellbeing: Country Day World School (Largo, Florida)
3. Schools of Wellbeing: P.S./M.S. 124 (Queens, New York)
2. Schools of Wellbeing: Excel Christian Academy (Lakeland, Florida)
1. Schools of Wellbeing - Middleton International School (Singapore)
The Four Pillars of Wellbeing Around the World
Our Four Pillars of Wellbeing for Schools Program weaves positive mental health practices into the fabric of traditional education. Rooted in scientific research, this approach recognizes that mental health and social-emotional skills are as vital as academics for lifelong success. When teachers and children feel well, they excel—both in the classroom and beyond.
This vision transforms education into a space where teachers and students flourish together, creating a ripple of resilience that extends far beyond the classroom.
What is Our Approach?
At the heart of our approach are the Four Pillars of Wellbeing. The Four Pillars have been developed by a passionate group of heart-centered educators, scientists, and practitioners. The program integrates social-emotional learning, self-awareness, restorative, and contemplative practices based on recent scientific studies of the human mind.
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Mindfulness is the practice of giving kind, nonjudgmental attention to the present moment to help us stay grounded and make thoughtful decisions.
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Community focuses on fostering trust, empathy, compassion, and selfless service to bring out the best in ourselves and those around us.
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Self-Curiosity encourages curiosity about our inner world, operning the door to self-discovery and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
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Contentment & Balance teaches us to embrace all of life’s experiences with unconditional acceptance, recognizing each emotion as a valuable guide.
We transform not only classrooms but the very fabric of school communities, creating safe and affirming environments for both children and adults to thrive. Our approach includes:
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Certified teacher training and community of practice: These transformative programs, designed by educators for educators, empower teachers with the skills and supportive community to foster well-being in themselves and their students.
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Age-differentiated curricula for students: Engaging young minds with evidence-based practices tailored to their developmental stages, these learning journeys are scaffolded for greater engagement and practice over time.
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Family programming for whole-community impact: Strengthening the bonds that unify schools and families, these innovative programs tap the circle of care around children and empower the relationships that matter the most.
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Data-driven analytics to measure progress: Ensuring that every step forward is informed, meaningful, and impactful, these data dashboards support educators and schools in deepening their work.
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Local Partnerships for Lasting Impact: By working alongside governments, school districts, community organizations, donors, and funders, we can transform education systems towards collective wellbeing.
The Contentment Foundation unites the power of science with the wisdom of community, calling teachers and children to rise together, hand in hand, toward a future where intellect and mastery shine, self-awareness grows, compassion is nurtured, and resilience strengthens.
Transformative Reach and Growth
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Global Impact: Active in 9 countries and 40+ diverse communities, including refugee camps, reaching 240 school communities over 7 years.
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Rapid Expansion: 150+ school communities engaged currently, representing a 130% growth in the past year.
Lives Positively Transformed
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Educators: 7,500 directly trained, with an additional 15,000 indirectly impacted.
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Students: 75,000 directly taught, extending benefits to 226,000 indirectly.
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Families: 249,000 family members reached directly, touching 966,000 indirectly.
Total Reach to Date
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Direct Impact: 331,500 individuals (students, teachers, and families).
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Combined Direct & Indirect Impact: Over 1.2 million lives transformed globally.
Educator and School Feedback
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87% of educators reported improved student well-being in and beyond classrooms.
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86% saw personal benefits in their lives outside school.
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84% noted professional improvements among staff.
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77% observed strengthened family relationships.
Measurable Classroom Improvements
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54% increased overall well-being among students.
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51% improved classroom climate.
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63% stronger student relationships.
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62% reduction in student bullying.
Enhanced School Outcomes
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63% of schools reported improved student belonging and compassion.
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61% noted enhancements in educational quality.
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70% experienced increased job satisfaction among staff.
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60% observed better collaboration among educators.
Scientifically Backed Results
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Long-term studies highlight significant improvements in:
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Emotional intelligence.
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Teacher efficacy and job satisfaction.
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Psychological well-being and self-compassion.
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Reduction in burnout rates.
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