About Positive Education

Since its founding in 2013, the International Positive Education Network (IPEN) has convened educators, researchers, policymakers, and partners from around the world to advance the science and practice of positive psychology and human flourishing in education. Over the years, IPEN’s platform and blog have included research summaries, partner initiatives, global events, community responses, and movement […]

PESA has launched Positive Education Theory and Application: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Positive Education. This comprehensive Guide offers an invaluable overview of current wellbeing research and theory, as well as practical advice and strategies for implementation of Positive Education in your school. It include chapters on: The guide also includes a practical self-assessment […]

Abstract Positive education views school as a place where students not only cultivate their intellectual minds, but also develop a broad set of character strengths, virtues, and competencies, which together support their well-being. What this looks like differs from country to country and school-to-school, but at its core is the ‘character + academics’ approach to […]