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-Scholarly research finds that mindfulness practice decreases stress and anxiety, increases attention, improves interpersonal relationships and strengthens compassion. -Benefits of mindfulness to be emphasized in this project are: improve attention, regulate emotions, create greater compassion and reduce stress and anxiety. - Why Is Mindfulness Needed in Education? Today’s educators and students carry so much on their shoulders. Meeting academic and social expectations and simply growing up and developing a sense of self and belonging – can be tough. Yet the pressures in today’s educational environment reach far beyond these basics. Our world is moving and changing faster than ever. We need a response that addresses the overall health and sustainability of learning environments and supports the well-being of every educator, student, and member of the school community. We need to learn effective ways to help calm our students’ anxious nervous systems.