11/26/15 Thanksgiving is a special time to be thankful for great families, fortunate events, caring friends, amazing communities, and all the gifts of life we’re all lucky to have. At ACEI, we’re especially thankful for all the wonderful friends, coworkers,
April 29th, 2015 Image source: CNN In the recent aftermath of the 7.8 earthquake that has ravaged Nepal with death tolls approximating 5000 and more than 10,000 injured, we would like to dedicate this week’s blog to the people of
October 23rd, 2014 One day in middle school yoga class, something profound happened. During roll call, I noticed a sixth grade student, new to the school, not occupying his yoga mat. Instead, he was hunched down on the floor between
September 25, 2014 Teens hear their peers’ voices and words in very different ways than they hear their parents and teachers. This is why getting teens to talk about their mindfulness experiences is a pivotal component of effective teen yoga
July 10th, 2014 Empathy: the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions: the ability to share someone else’s feelings. Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Everyday we wake up to news of shootings in schools, children and teens bullied
July 4th, 2014 The Fourth of July: The day Americans celebrate their country’s independence. It’s a day you probably know well, and one that you anticipate with pleasure; but there are probably a lot of fun facts about the nation’s
June 26th, 2014 Last month we lost the great Maya Angelou. Our guest blogger, Tom Schnabel, had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Angelou in 1995 when he hosted the radio show Cafe LA at KCRW, the public station housed at
April 1st, 2014 A message from the founder of ACEI President & CEO, Ms. Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert: “Twenty years ago on this day in 1994, ACEI opened its doors and has since been serving the international education and student community. We couldn’t
March 20th, 2014 We are going to share the blog we posted in 2012 on the Persian/Iranian celebration of Now-Ruz with a few new additions. Vernal Equinox The celebration of Now-Ruz (New Day), takes effect at the exact astronomical beginning
February 13th, 2014 Last year for Valentine’s Day we posted a blog on how different cultures and countries celebrate the day. This year, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve invited three of my friends and contributors to ACEI’s AcademicExchange blog
December 26th, 2013 On December 5, 2013, Nelson Mandela, a beloved hero, a giant of history and one of the greatest visionary leaders of our time who fought to protect and promote human rights, passed away. As we come to
November 21th, 2013 Sharing resources I’ve collected and created over my teaching and learning career is one of my passions. This blog series offers insights into books covering a broad range of topics contributing to mindful education, including yoga, meditation,
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