In collaboration with #1 best-selling author and professor Arthur C. Brooks, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the nation's third-largest school district, the WOHASU Holistic Well-being Leadership Certification aims to build a happier, more resilient school culture through science and practice.
MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WOHASU® LLC, the global leader in evidence-based wellbeing initiatives and organizer of the World Happiness Summit®, proudly announces the launch of the transformative school program through its WOHASU Wellbeing Foundation. In collaboration with #1 best-selling author and professor Arthur C. Brooks, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the nation's third-largest school district, the WOHASU Holistic Well-being Leadership Certification - based on Brooks' groundbreaking work - aims to build a happier, more resilient school culture through science and practice.
M-DCPS serves over 330,000 students, 50,000 adult learners, and 34,000 employees, making this initiative's impact one of the largest school well-being efforts in the nation. Aligned with M-DCPS's Infinite Possibilities 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, the program launched yesterday with a pilot phase and is projected to certify all 350 school principals over three years. The Well-being Intelligence™ Workshop for senior leaders will complement this effort, ensuring long-term success.
"This program represents a transformative step for our educators," said Dr. Jose L. Dotres, M-DCPS Superintendent. "By integrating the science of happiness, we're creating environments where students, teachers, and the whole school community thrive."
The program was developed in collaboration with Brooks, Harvard Business School Professor, social scientist, and best-selling author. His teachings on happiness, purpose, and social connection provide the foundation for this initiative. "Happiness is essential for productive, fulfilling lives," said Brooks. "Investing in school leaders lays the groundwork for a brighter future for generations."
"Our mission is to inspire and equip leaders to create resilient communities," added Karen Guggenheim, WOHASU Founder and CEO. "This partnership exemplifies how science and education can make a meaningful impact and demonstrates the power of combining evidence-based wellbeing practices with leadership development."
Grounded in Science and Research
The WOHASU® Holistic Well-being Leadership Certification: Building a Happier, More Resilient School Culture Through Science and Practice provides participants with actionable, evidence-based strategies to address the most pressing challenges in today's schools, including teacher burnout, low engagement, and heightened stress levels, and foster connection and thriving school communities. The program aims to become a nationwide initiative, empowering school districts across the United States to cultivate wellbeing and resilience.
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