Happy February! As semesters across many universities and schools ease into a daily rhythm, topics of educating for a life well-lived abound. How can students learn the tools to live with purpose, gratitude, and joy? These stores explore -- from Yale's oversubscribed class on Happiness, to research on screen time and mental health, to mindful moments in a 5th grade class! --Daniela

Yale's Most Popular Class

In less than a week, 1,200 Yale students, or nearly one-fourth of Yale undergraduates, enroll in Psyc 157: "Psychology and the Good Life". With "rewirement" assignments like doing acts of kindness, the class reflects a growing trend across US universities to tap into questions of purpose and the deeper priorities of life. Read Full Story »

Less Screen Time, Happier Kids

"In recent months, Silicon Valley executives have been speaking out about the purposefully addictive designs of smartphones and social media." New research shows that teens who spend less time in front of a screen are happier. Read Full Story »

Mindful 5th Grade Moments

"Aaron Dang admits his class of fifth-graders is rambunctious at times, but for six minutes each day, they're silent. It's called a "mindful moment," and it's Dang's way of teaching students to assess their emotions and take a break from the busy school day." Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Whether in 10 minutes or 1 hour, replace a portion of your screen time with an in-person connection -- whether as a face-to-face conversation, reflective walk in nature, or mindful minutes of stillness.