Elementary, 420 students, RULER whole-school (year 2): Discipline referrals down 38%. Teachers report they now have a shared vocabulary for emotions — see emotion vocabulary. Parent complaints about transitions dropped.
K–8, 780 students, MindUP grade 3–5 pilot (year 1): Reading fluency scores in the pilot cohort outperformed control by a small but consistent margin. Teacher stress ratings improved. Leadership expanded to grade 6 the following year — see how to choose.
High school, 1,200 students, SEE Learning elective (year 1): Elective demand tripled. Counsellor referrals for anxiety plateaued for the first time in five years. See working with anxious students.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-01
- Why Inner Education mattersThe C-level case: why attention, emotion and self-awareness belong in a modern school.
- ROI of Inner EducationWhat a leader can honestly promise a board — and what to measure in year one.
- How to choose a programA five-question filter that narrows six programs down to the right one for your school.
- Programs overviewThe six programs schools actually deploy, at a glance.