Mindfulness in Education: A Foundation for Teaching and Learning

Keynote speakers will teach the benefits of mindfulness for students and teachers.


  • Venue: Performing Arts Center Menlo Atherton High School, Menlo Park
  • Date: October 14-16, 2011

Note: This is not a Greater Good Science Center event.


This thee-day conference will offer more information about mindfulness and how it benefits students and teachers. Studies have shown that mindfulness can enhance concentration, attention, openness to learning, and compassionate action. Speakers will be discussing the benefits of mindfulness in higher education and business, teaching with mindfulness in the classroom, and how mindfulness and compassion go hand in hand.


For more information, visit http://www.mindfuleducation.org/conference2011.html