Comments of American Educatinal Leaders
on Transcendental Meditation
and Consciousness-Based Education

"As a Principal and teacher in both private and public schools for the last 28 years, I feel that the Transcendental Meditation program should be an essential compnent of every educatinal program for administrators, teachers, and students. For decades I have observed the profound and far-reaching effects of this program when implemented in the schools.

"Its benefits for me personally include being able to remain composed and maintain clarity of thinking in stressful situations; the ability to remain focused on detail while not losing the larger view; a greater appreciation of my good fortune in being a father, son, and teacher; abillity to see the good points in 'difficult' co-workers and students; and growth of spontaneous feelings of happiness and compassion and the urge to share them.

"I encourage all Superintendents and Principals to consider implementing the Transcendental Meditation and Consciousness-Based eduction program to help in realizing their highest educational goals." - Kevin Colgan, former Principal; Social Studies Teacher, School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

"We found that the Transcendental Meditation technique is a pratical, cost-effective way to dissolve stress and enhance academic ability. It prepares the mind and body for teaching and learning. I would like to see this innovative approach implemented in schools all over the United States. Our students and teachers deserve it." - Dr. George Rutherford, Public School Principal for over 25 years in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, USA.

"Our staff was taught the TM technique for the mental and physical health benefits that result in the work environment with the release of stress. In students, we have seen the TM program enhance study skills, academic performance, critical thinking skills, interpersonal and social skills-all because of the deep rest that the body is receiving. We are looking forward to the years to come when more and more schools and work evironments will realize that not much gets done until the stress is out of the way" - Carmen N'Namdi, Founder and Principal, Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit, Michigan, USA.

"Our schools need to help teachers and administrators develop effective management skills to enhance student learning in our classrooms. One activity that will dissipate stress and refine our educational efforts in Transcendental Meditation. Transcendental Meditation has been well documented by modern research to reduce stress. It also enhances the development of a more integrated person and produces a more harmonious environment.

"I have seen TM have a transforming, positive impact upon students, teachers and administrators even within three months. You will find that it will begin to work for you, as you, staff members, and students make use of it." - Dr. Norman Brust, retired Superintendent of Schools and Principal, Afton, Missouri, USA.

"Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment is a world-renowed independent school of the highest caliber academically, akin to the finest independent schools in your state. In fact, the Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment routinely is recognized as outstanding in IOWA, sicne its students frequently take top prizes in state-wide academic competitions (and the school almost always has the state's top SAT [Scholastic Aptitude Test] scores)." - Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association for Independent Schools, USA.

"At the Consiousness-Based school in Iowa, I found that because both students and teachers were experiencing their most settled state of consiousness through Transcendental Meditation, a sweet intimacy developed between teachers and students. Communication was easy, relationship were harmonious, and focus on learning came naturally.

"The Consciousness-Based program was clearly developing in the students an innate thirst for learning, improving their critical thinking, creativity, and integration of knowledge; and increasing their happiness, kindness, and compassion. I saw graduates who genuinely could accomplish their own aspirations while contributing to the quality of life in society.

" The consciousness-Based eduction program, in my view, fulfills the most exalted aspirations of educators everywhere, providing the basis for an ideal society." - Roxie Teague, Master Teacher and Curriculum Developer, Santa Barbara, California, USA.

"I would highly recommend the use of Consciousness-Based education to help students stay in school. All of the kids in our [Boys and Girls] Clubs who have learned have benefited, and in many cases lives have been completely turned around.

"Children who were lost and withdrawn began to feel self-assured and able to interact with ohters. Children who were aggressive began to soften and notice others' feelings. Children who were hyperactive and scattered became more focused and able to folllow instructions. I would recommend it to any club or school that is trying to help youngsters grow up and take responsibility for their lives." - Dave Felicy, Director, North Omaha Boys and Girls Clubs, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

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