In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, teachers often find themselves carrying the weight of not just curriculum demands, but the emotional burdens of our troubled world. The latest episode of the Conscious Classroom podcast offers a
Mindfulness in a Bowl Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it begins with something as simple as a breath—or a bite of food. One of the most engaging lessons we teach is called Seeing
By Alyson Showell LaPorta You’ve probably heard the phrase before: systems thinking.It’s a cornerstone of how we approach our work and how we invite students to understand their world. But let’s be real—for some folks, it
By Alyson Showell LaPorta Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School is nestled in Wissahickon Valley Park—a calm setting for a school doing thoughtful, hands-on work. For the past five years, Inner Strength has partnered with Lankenau to bring
When we talk about equity in education, we often talk about access. But access isn’t just about showing up—it’s about being seen, having tools that meet you where you are, and being invited into the
ISE Featured in Peer-Reviewed Journal We’re thrilled to share that Inner Strength Education’s work has been published in the Journal of Contemporary School Psychology. The article, “Cultivating Adolescents’ Self-Compassion Through Mindfulness: The Role of Self-Regulation at Both
As another school year draws to a close, educators find themselves in that familiar rush of finalizing grades, clearing classrooms, and managing restless students. Yet within this hectic period lies a key opportunity: the chance
By Alyson Showell LaPorta One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to participate in community events. I never know who I’ll meet or what stories I’ll hear.On May 23rd, I had
By Alyson Showell LaPorta As the school year begins to wind down, it’s a powerful time to pause and reflect on the impact of our work across the city. One recent visit brought that impact
Student Essay By: Tamia Vincent, Carver High School Mindfulness comes in many different shapes and forms. No matter if you are big or small, young or old you can and mostly have participated in physical,
