Classroom
700 Teens a Week and a Growing Team
Inner Strength now reaches about 700 Philadelphia students each week, with a teaching team of nine, special guests, and a Digital Platform in beta.
Gratitude
Inspiration in So Many Directions
A growing teaching team, a student-athlete leadership summit, and a Digital Platform taking shape. Amy shares what’s inspiring her this fall.
Creativity
Creativity & the Muse
Mindfulness and creative writing can feel like two separate worlds, but when they’re combined, they become a practical classroom strategy for deeper learning and student well-being. A short contemplative practice helps students “drop in” beneath
Culture of Mindfulness
Honoring Jane Goodall with Wonder, a Core Ingredient of a Conscious Classroom
The heart of teaching is a lived philosophy that shapes how we see young people and how they learn to see themselves. In the recent episode of The Conscious Classroom, Amy Edelstein begins with a
Classroom
Building Emotional Skills for Middle School Classrooms
Middle school is a fascinating age. Teachers who work with these students are a special group, ones who love that transition stage where you never quite know who is going to walk through the door
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Thinking Deeply About The Future of Education
By Heather Stapleton How do we shift from remediation to unlocking human potential? Can AI help scale compassion and wisdom? How do we bring awe and wonder back into learning? What core values, principles, and
Gratitude
Gratefulness, A Practice for Our Times
In the latest episode of the Conscious Classroom podcast, Amy Edelstein delves into the transformative power of gratitude within educational settings. The discussion offers a refreshing perspective on how gratitude can foster supportive learning environments
Mindfulness
See Our Students in Action
As the culmination of their 3 month mindfulness and innovation internship in collanoration with XPRIZE Connect youth program, two of our students were invited, all expenses paid to the gorgeous Calamigos Ranch in South California
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MEET ONE OF OUR PASSIONATE BOARD MEMBERS Leashia Lewis, Villanova University Equity Leader
As Inner Strength Education celebrates its 10th anniversary, board members like Leashia Lewis are playing a pivotal role in steering our ambitious $1,000,000 fundraising campaign. Leashia Lewis, a dedicated board member of Inner Strength, brings
Giving Tuesday
An Audacious $1,000,000 Goal
At Inner Strength we are committed to making a positive future and to taking action to support our youth to reach their highest potential. Given the challenges they are facing and what our world so