There is certainly no lack of critique of the American education system. Inequitity of opportunity, bloated bureaucracies, debates regarding outcome measures...the list goes on. Today we explore an example of what is working in education. Tune in and find out how sociologist Molly Beauregard is strengthening her students' sense of self, and ultimately their mental health. "Consciousness, Creativity and Identity" is her course offered at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit and is an innovative, student-centered approach that integrates meditation into the core curriculum.
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