Evolving Schooling: A Model for Being Well

Violence in schools is rising around the world. Causes are many - Neoliberalism contracts curricula while technology reduces our understanding to binaries. Climate change, civil unrest, wars and famine contribute to a less than happy society. These factors may currently be beyond our control. However, we can control how we school our younger generations. There is no simple or single answer and it is incumbent upon all members of society to invest in schooling. Beginning with students, this chapter discusses their needs and wants before identifying what teachers can do to improve education by increasing wellbeing. We then move to administrators in schools and school districts, before identifying how universities and education programs can help to develop a sense of wellbeing. Finally, we come full circle and address the society as an extension of our education community. At issue is the development of a society that is capable of being well.