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Teacher Appreciation Week — 7 Gratitude Practices for You and Your Students (No Pizza Required)

In this special episode of A Work of Heart, Dr. Ilana Nankin and Michael Fenchel celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by moving beyond pizza parties to explore the radical impact of gratitude. Research shows only 25% of teachers feel recognized—we’re here to close that gap. Learn how shifting your mindset to an “Attitude of Gratitude” can […]

By Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.
May 7, 2026

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Human Intelligence

A Letter From Our Founders: The Future of Education is Human

Over the last decade, a global community of educators, leaders, and changemakers has come together to grow Breathe for Change…

Dr. Ilana Nankin & Michael Fenchel

January 27, 2026

Human Intelligence
School Culture
SEL

Teaching Neurodivergent Students: A Strengths-Based Approach

You have a student who can solve complex problems while pacing the back of your classroom but struggles to sit…

Breathe for Change

Breathe for Change

April 8, 2026

Educator Wellness
Human Intelligence
School Culture

What Happens When We Never Teach Educators to Care for Ourselves

Education is experiencing something that can no longer be ignored. According to a Gallup study of more than 12,000 U.S.…

Breathe for Change

Breathe for Change

March 21, 2026

Human Intelligence
Neuroscience
SEL

What Neuroscience Reveals About How We Learn and Human Intelligence in Education

The brain is not a computer and, when we treat it like one, we design classrooms that work against how…

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.

February 18, 2026

Human Intelligence
School Culture
SEL

AI Can’t Feel That: Why Emotional Intelligence Will Define the Next Era of Education

You can’t automate an at-the-door greeting. You can’t program presence. And when a student slowly shuts down in the back…

Julia Bond

October 9, 2025

Human Intelligence
School Culture
Trauma-Informed

What Trauma-Informed Teaching Actually Looks Like in an Inclusive Classroom

You read the books. You attended the trainings. You added a calm corner, taped up the feelings chart, posted the…

April 29, 2026

Educator Wellness
Master’s of Education
SEL

What You Can Do With a Master’s in Education

Today’s educators are facing unprecedented challenges. Student mental health needs are rising. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high. Engagement…

Bianca Gasparri

April 16, 2025

Career Advancement
Educator Wellness
Master’s of Education

Why Choose an Online Master’s Degree in Education?

As a driven and passionate educator, there are many reasons you might consider enrolling in a Master’s program—ranging from specializing…

Bianca Gasparri

November 2, 2024

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Mindful School
SEL

SEL Strategy: Chime Time (Mindful Listening)

Chime Time is a mindful listening strategy aligned with the CASEL Competencies of Self Awareness and Self Management. This activity…

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.

May 2, 2022

Classroom Management
School Culture
SEL

SEL Strategy: 2-Word Check In

Learn the social-emotional learning strategy “2-Word Check-In” in action with Dr. Ilana Nankin and a group of students! This practice…

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.

April 20, 2022

Educator Wellness
SEL

5 Strategies to Enhance Educator and Student Well-Being Right Now

In the last few years, we have all taken big steps to prioritize each other’s wellness. We’ve temporarily closed schools…

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.

March 11, 2021

Breathwork
SEL

SEL Strategy: Belly Breathing

One of Breathe For Change’s foundational self strategies is called Belly Breathing. This strategy aligns with the CASEL social-emotional learning…

Ilana Nankin, Ph.D.

March 11, 2019

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