From a closer look at success in childhood, to a school where teachers spend their first 15 minutes in mindful stillness, to a glance at students around the globe, this issue offers a colorful lens into varied tools for student "success" -- from love & chores, to silence and beyond. --Daniela

How To Raise Successful Kids Without Over-Parenting

Former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, Julie Lythocott-Haims, makes the case for parents to stop defining their children's success via grades and test scores. Instead, she says with humor and wit, they should focus on providing the oldest idea of all: unconditional love. Read Full Story »

Mindful Middle School

Every morning, Farragut Middle School teachers gather for an optional, reflective 15-min "mindful sit" before heading to their classrooms; the ripples of which can be seen steeping into their students. Amid a state exam, one 5th grader put his pencil down, closes his eyes, and breathes for 3 minutes before resuming the test. Read Full Story »

The Things Kids Carried

Backpacks have become a staple of student life. An illuminating photo essay offers a glimpse of student backpacks from around the world. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

As the second story inspires, take a few extra minutes this morning to sit in reflective silence and stillness, before starting your day.