Jewell launches new online M.S.Ed.

02/12/2026

Jewell has launched a new Master of Science in Education degree in partnership with Breathe for Change, a leader in human intelligence and transformative pedagogy.

This groundbreaking program, an M.S.Ed. in Transformative Teaching and Learning, is built around human intelligence, the skills only humans can bring to the classroom. It develops educators from the inside out, strengthening both personal presence and professional practice so they can teach, learn and lead with clarity, empathy and purpose. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based strategies that integrate mind and body to support regulation, resilience, relationship-building and adaptive thinking so educators and students can thrive in today’s classrooms and beyond.

The program is 100% online and designed with working teachers in mind, offering flexible pathways that make it possible to graduate in as little as 12 to 24 months. It’s a practical option for educators looking to advance their careers and boost earning potential while continuing to serve their students.

For decades, schools have emphasized a narrow definition of intelligence measured by test scores and grades. Meanwhile, classrooms across the country are grappling with rising levels of stress, anxiety, disconnection and burnout among both students and educators. As technology and artificial intelligence rapidly reshape education and the future of work, one question has become impossible to ignore: how do we truly prepare students to thrive?

Dr. Ilana Nankin, founder of Breathe for Change, designed the master's program to help educators not just survive, but truly thrive. "In a world where teacher burnout is the norm and AI dominates the headlines, the future of education depends on human intelligence. This program equips educators with the emotional, relational, and embodied skills to lead with joy, resilience, and heart, and to create learning environments where students can do the same."

Educators who join the program become part of a nationwide network of passionate peers. Through live mentorship, collaborative learning cohorts and authentic relationships, participants gain more than a degree. They gain a lifelong support system and a renewed sense of what’s possible.

Applications are now open for upcoming cohorts. To learn more or apply, visit www.jewell.edu/MSED-TTL.