Happy Schools: Placing Happiness at the Heart of Schools, (Hardcover)

<p>In an era where academic performance often overshadows student well-being, Happy Schools offers a timely and evidence-based reimagining of education. Drawing from positive psychology, educational research, and Indian knowledge systems, Dr. Romesh Kumar presents a compelling case for placing well-being at the heart of schooling.</p><p>This book introduces a whole-school approach to mental health-integrating student well-being, teacher resilience, and emotionally safe learning environments into everyday educational practice. Moving beyond theory, it provides practical, scalable strategies that schools can adopt to foster flourishing, resilience, and meaningful learning.</p><p>Aligned with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks, the vision of NEP 2020, and the spirit of the Sukdev Saha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh judgment, Happy Schools underscores a fundamental truth: </p><p><strong>Schools are not just sites of instruction-but ecosystems of human development.</strong></p><p><strong>What Experts Say</strong></p><p>Happy Schools makes a compelling case that student happiness is essential-not optional-to academic success. Blending research, real-world models, and a humanizing vision of education, Dr. Romesh Kumar shows how well-being and excellence can thrive together</p><p>- Sarah Bracken, GGSC, University of California, Berkeley</p><p>Selected by the Greater Good Science Center as one of the year's (2025) most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational books for educators-offering hope, insight, and humane pathways for the future of education.</p><p>- Vicki Zakrzewski, Director GGSC, University of California, Berkeley</p><p>Happy Schools is a perfect recipe for Happier Schooling Environments ............</p><p>- Danish Aziz, Education Specialist, UNICEF India</p><p></p>

• Happy Schools: Placing Happiness at the Heart of Schools, (Hardcover)
• Author: Notion Press
• ISBN: 9798899297199
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-05-09
• Page Count: 282