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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- Inner Strength Education (ISE), a leader in mindfulness-based and trauma-informed education, is transforming the lives of over 29,000 students across Philadelphia through its innovative programs. By equipping teens with tools to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and build self-awareness, ISE is helping young people unlock their inner strength and thrive in both school and life.

"Unlocking your inner strength means equipping students with the skills they need to navigate challenges with resilience and confidence," said Amy Edelstein, founder and Executive Director of Inner Strength Education. "Our programs create a foundation for emotional well-being and academic success, particularly for students facing systemic barriers."

ISE's cutting-edge curriculum combines mindfulness practices, social-emotional learning (SEL), cultural development, and evolutionary biology, providing a holistic framework for students to understand themselves and their world. The organization's trauma-informed approach ensures that students in underserved schools receive the tailored support they need to succeed.

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Program Highlights

• Mindfulness Training: Practical strategies that help students manage stress, build emotional resilience, and improve focus.
• Educator Development: Professional training programs that empower teachers to integrate mindfulness and SEL into their classrooms.
• Community Engagement: Participation in events like Senator Haywood's Back to School Fair and the We Love Philly Mental Health Fair, strengthening partnerships with local organizations.

As ISE celebrates its 10th anniversary, the organization is expanding its reach to more schools and students, ensuring that mindfulness and SEL tools are accessible to every child. Recent initiatives include enhanced teacher training programs and exploring technology solutions to scale its impact further.

"We are proud to have worked with over 29,000 students and are committed to continuing this transformative work," said Edelstein. "Together with our partners, we're helping to create a future where every student has the tools to unlock their inner strength and achieve their potential."

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The Inner Strength Mission

Inner Strength Education is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization whose mission is to uplift the minds, hearts, and actions of youth through mindful, contemplative awareness and developmental thinking to help them realize their higher potentials.

Inner Strength Education has received the coveted designation from CASEL (Collaborative for Academic Social Emotional Learning) as an approved social-emotional learning (SEL) program. ISE provides educational tools including mindful awareness, focus, and compassion techniques to improve psychological, behavioral, and physical health and well-being.

For all inquiries, please contact Alyson Showell LaPorta, Communications & Grant Proposals Manager at alyson@innerstrength (mailto:alyson@innerstrengthfoundation.net)education.org or  215.278.9162. To learn more visit: www.innerstrengtheducation.org

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