“If you could put what you are doing in the public schools it would change the world.”
WASC Official (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
The Road to Maturity: a Guidebook for Education for Life Teachers is now available in paper and electronic formats. For details go to this site.
Living Wisdom High School at Ananda Village now accepting International and mid-year applications for boarding students. For details go to this site.
Do you have a group of parents or teachers interested in Education for Life? We can arrange for a special online course for your group. Contact us for details at this link.
Next Online Class Series will start in September. For details go to this link.
Education for Life Schools and Interest Groups are located around the world. See if there is one near you.
“My daughter can be herself at this school. When she was at public school, I felt she was trying so hard to find out who she was supposed to be that she missed noticing who she actually is. My child feels really secure. She knows no one is judging her, so she’s not afraid to try new things.” – Parent
The ultimate worth of a school is measured by the quality of life experienced by those who spent their student years in the school.
“I learned that my imagination is an incredible tool for manifestation. I learned that kindness is more important than popularity. I learned that I can make the world a better place and that it is my duty and great opportunity.” Student
Academic achievement is a goal best approached through the all-around development of the body, feelings, will, and intellect.
“State-mandated academic testing has had the consequence of reducing opportunities for children to be physically active…. Yet little evidence supports the notion that more time allocated to subject matter will translate into better test scores.” National Academy of Sciences
Education for Life stresses the development of life skills as well as academic excellence. Life skills are qualities like courage, truthfulness and flexibility that help people live with a sense of purpose and well-being. Our series of Life Skill Action Charts provides an easy-to-use approach to helping develop these skills.
“It was incredibly beneficial to be introduced to these types of exercises this early in our lives.” Student
Learn how to bring Education for Life principles into your situation through a variety of online courses available for both teachers and parents. Contact us to find out about future course dates.
“I am filled with joy in my work, and in learning and reflecting with everyone regularly in our EFL class. I hope to continue to grow through these resources in an ongoing way as I shape my classroom this year.” T. C. elementary school teacher