Evolution: Inspiring a movement in learning

After three years of deep reflection, the Academy has emerged with a new vision, visual identity, and expression of our work in the world. Learn more in our community update. In 2020, the Academy paused to reexamine how we express our mission and vision, and we asked ourselves: Are we creating the change we wish…

What’s Emerging in 2023

Academy Founder and President Aaron Stern invites you to explore our emerging work in the world, and stay tuned for what’s next in 2023.  Dear Academy Friends, As we begin this new year, I find myself turning once again to the wisdom of Joanna Macy, the remarkable deep ecologist, environmental activist, and Buddhist scholar. More…

Reflecting on Inspiring Minds

Last week, Academy Founder and President Aaron Stern joined Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Hawah Kasat for Mind & Life’s Inspiring Minds conversation on Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Together, they shared reflections, learnings, and stories focused on two learning questions: How do we create safe spaces where intergenerational healing can take place, rooted in an understanding of our…

Join us for Inspiring Minds on 2/23!

Join Academy Founder and President Aaron Stern and Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela for a transformational conversation on healing intergenerational trauma in Mind & Life’s Inspiring Minds, an online conversation series. Dear Friends, In two weeks, I’ll have the opportunity to join my dear friend Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela in an Inspiring Minds video podcast. The Mind & Life Institute has organized…

A Year End Message from Aaron Stern

Academy Founder and President Aaron Stern invites you to learn more about our emerging work in the world and join us in learning!  Dear Friends, As I write this annual update, it seems impossible that yet another whole year has gone by. At times it feels as if we are treading water – yet of…

Introduction to the Inquiry Project

Welcome to our new Inquiry Project Series! Through the months of February and June, we’ll share the story of our Learning Exchange with the Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Together we’re learning what becomes possible when young people explore what they want to learn and design their own learning. Join our…

Emerging Academy News in KKUP Radio Interview

Academy Founder and President Aaron Stern talks with Diane Solomon of KKUP Radio in Cupertino, CA to discuss our upcoming co-facilitated workshop with the Namchak Foundation, Waking Up in Community: Taking Your Practice into the World, and share the Academy’s emerging work and programming and ongoing vision and mission. Listen to the full interview here.

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