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 updates that reflect the growth of positive education worldwide.
As IPEN enters a renewed chapter in 2026, we are intentionally evolving our blog in response to our community’s needs – please join the community and share your preferences here. The posts below remain accessible as part of our shared journey and history, and as a reflection of how the field and our global community have developed over time.
ARCHIVE: Events & Announcements
Past Events & Announcements
- IPEN Showcases Global Impact at 2025 IPPA World Congress
- Save the Date: IPPA World Congress 2025
- New IPEN Global Chair Announced
- IPEN Presents in Indonesia
- IPEN Launches in Greece
- IPEN 2020 Wellbeing in Education (Oct 27–29)
- Wellbeing in Education NZ (September 16–17)
- Principal Wellbeing Retreat: Slow Down to Keep Up
ARCHIVE: Partner & External Initiatives
Partner & Community Initiatives (2014-2024)
- PESA Positive Education Guide
- Upcoming Courses on Mindfulness at Singapore Management University
- Visible Wellbeing E-Resources
- Singapore Management University Mindfulness Initiative
ARCHIVE: COVID-19 Response Resources
Global COVID-19 Education Resources (2020)
- SPEN Facebook Page on Positivity, Hope and Resilience
- COVID-19 Articles to Help You Succeed During Difficult Times
- In This Together Dubai – A New Resource for the Education Community
New Perspectives & Conceptual Contributions
- The NARMA Model of Languishing
- Introducing Inversing: The Missing Mechanism for Navigating Between the NARMA Model of Languishing and the PERMA Model of Flourishing
- Pre-Flourishing Appraisals: A Situational Framework for Identifying Cognitive Barriers to Flourishing
We are grateful for the partnerships, research, and community efforts reflected in these earlier publications. They represent important chapters in the global movement to place flourishing at the heart of education. As IPEN enters its next phase, we remain committed to elevating evidence, amplifying practice, and strengthening collaboration across countries and systems. Explore our Flourishing in Action Blog to discover the latest research, global stories, and practical resources shaping what comes next.
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