A Quarterly Newsletter for Educators and Parents
Volume 8: November 2025 | View Newsletter Archive
HeartMath® Institute
Interview
An Interview with JoAnn Mitchell Mission Achievement Success Charter School
This interview with founder and CEO, Dr. JoAnn Mitchell, and HeartMath Institute’s Jeff Goelitz, highlights her inspiring journey launching Mission Achievement Success Charter School (MAS) in 2012. Mitchell reveals how remarkable academic gains and a nurturing, trauma-informed culture grew from a committed staff fully embracing MAS’s heart-centered approach. Consistently ranked among New Mexico’s top schools and named 2025’s Best Public School in Albuquerque, MAS exemplifies transformative culture and dedication.
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HRV Biofeedback Intervention Program Improves Attention in Primary Schools
In a world drowning in distractions, attention is the lifeline of learning. In a landmark study with 596 students ages 7 to 12 in Northern Spain, researchers used HeartMath’s emWave® Pro biofeedback to help children reclaim their focus. After five guided breathing sessions, coherence scores rose, boosting attention and self- control. Struggling students improved with the youngest showing the greatest gains. Heart-brain coherence training offers a powerful edge in today’s noisy world.
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Montana’s Rural Teachers Reclaim Well-Being
Across rural Montana, where 61% of schools are in remote locations and turnover affects nearly nine out of ten districts, educators face mounting burnout and isolation. In Spring 2025, rural teachers participated in a virtual pilot study seeking to restore balance and purpose. Participants reported striking improvements— overall stress dropped 37% and vitality rose 18%. Sparked by Dr. Cindy Fouhy, this initiative shows that even in resource-limited, understaffed schools, structured resilience training can strengthen teacher well-being.
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A Free Webinar! The Power of Heart Resilience: Tools for Student Mental Wellness
Discover practical, science-based tools to help students regulate their nervous systems, boost resilience, and improve focus.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST – Led by Sarah Geiger, Ph.D. (Lakeview Junior High, Ohio), and Jeff Goelitz (HeartMath Institute)
This session delivers actionable solutions and insights for K-12 professionals. Click the box below to Register Now!
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A kinder, heart-centered world where we care for one another and live harmoniously in peace.
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