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    Mindfulness programs have been shown to improve test scores and reduce stress in students. Research on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programs has found that mindfulness training can lead to reduced stress, improved memory, focus, and less emotional reactivity. Studies of school-based mindfulness programs have found improved behavior, attention, less stress and depression during exams. Schools have implemented mindfulness programs in different ways, such as starting and ending each day with mindfulness exercises, or using an eight week training format to teach mindfulness techniques. It is recommended that schools conduct surveys to assess interest in mindfulness programs and perform a cost analysis before presenting options to stakeholders.

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    FAST FACTS

    MINDFULNESS PROGRAMS: IMPROVE TEST SCORES & REDUCE STRESS


    What
    Its no news to parents of teens that the teen years are marked with anxiety. In large part these
    stressful feelings are closely linked to everyday pressure to perform at school. The Common
    Core state standards initiative requires students to demonstrate College and Career Readiness.
    Oftentimes this readiness is assessed using the outcome of high-stakes tests. It is incumbent upon
    our schools to assist students with the challenges of coping with stress and performing well on
    standardized tests. Embedding the practice of mindfulness into our students school day will
    provide our stressed out students the support they need to be successful.

    Why
    Research on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs has shown that when
    people are taught to train their attention they experience the following benefits: stress reduction,
    improved working memory, increased ability to focus and less emotional reactivity. Recently, a
    greater emphasis has been given to studying the effects of school-based mindfulness programs
    also known as mindfulness based interventions (MBIs). The findings include improved behavior
    and attention in class as well as less stress and depression during exams.

    How
    There are several different approaches districts have utilized to successfully embed school-based
    mindfulness programs. Some models include beginning and ending the day with focusing the
    mind, others follow the traditional eight week format for learning mindfulness techniques. The
    South Burlington School District in Vermont has linked school-based mindfulness directly to the
    district Wellness and Resilience Program. A mindfulness based intervention program may be
    directed toward secondary schools, elementary schools or both. Plans to include faculty, staff and
    community are commonly seen.

    Recommendations
    o Conduct surveys of teachers and families to gauge awareness, interest and concerns
    regarding MBIs in our schools.
    o Conduct a cost analysis to ascertain a budget for various MBI training and
    implementation formats; investigate the existence of grants/alternative funding.
    o Present the results to stakeholders and plan next steps.

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