Research has shown that teachers who develop and nurture their own SEL are those who create caring classrooms and support their students' SEL.

Results of a national teacher survey on resilience and burnout during the coronavirus pandemic highlights how teachers cope with stress and change

Towards More Systemic and Sustainable Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing in K-12 Education

Well-being and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) have become increasingly top priorities in Canadian schools as concerns rise about the mental health and well-being of both staff and students.

Learn how schools can take a more inclusive approach to support LGBTQ2+ teachers and students.

Examine how understanding the physiology of stress, through the lens of mindfulness, can support educators.

Self-care is not an indulgence, but rather it’s necessary in the work we do as caring teaching professionals.

Schools across Canada have had to adapt amid the global pandemic, resulting in many students learning remotely.

The benefits of mindfulness for both students and teachers have led to a growing interest in mindfulness practice within school settings over the last decade.

Our emerging learning journey

It was my first day trying meditation out on my students. 

Research has shown that increased teacher well-being leads to more supportive teacher-student relationships.

“Tell me one thing you wish you knew when you were a beginning teacher,” Jodie asks. "That doing circle with your class will help you as much as them.”

How I’m learning more about the importance of strong teacher-administrator relationships and building up my own resilience

Group discussion and self-reflection guides for creating a healthy workplace in K-12 education (EdCan Member Exclusive Benefit for Organizations!)

This infographic provides the three key conditions to creating a healthy workplace in K-12 education: Mental Fitness, Resilence, and Positive Leadership.

Facing growing levels of stress and burnout, K-12 staff require a workplace that encourages them to find ways to “flourish” within their school community.