Good schools for a troubled democracy
In this piece, Jon Valant argues that the school system we have today in the United States — and our conception of a good school — is mismatched with the needs of our time.
Policy
DepEd strengthens efforts in peace-building through education (Philippines)
The Republic of Philippines’s Department of Education continues building a culture of peace and resilience in conflict-affected and vulnerable communities to ensure learning continuity.
School leaders pledge to expand racial, justice learning in curricula
A school committee discusses ways to expand racial and social justice learning in the Martha’s Vineyard public school system.
Peace education in formal schools: Why is it important and how can it be done? (webinar recording)
Alongside researchers and practitioners in peace education, this January 27 webinar explored the findings of the new report from International Alert and the British Council, “Peace education in formal schools: Why is it important and how can it be done?” The report discusses what peace education in schools looks like, its potential impact, and how it might be realized in practice.
Network advocates inclusion of peace education in schools curriculum (West Africa)
West Africa Network for Peacebuilding has advocated the inclusion of peace education in schools curriculum with a view to preventing violent extremism in the continent. The network recently launched a project on the Prevention of Violent Extremism towards institutionalizing nonviolence and peace education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe VP calls for policy to integrate and mainstream peace education
Vice President Kembo Mohadi said the government should develop a policy to integrate, mainstream, or introduce peace education in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
The Remapping and Analysis of Human Rights and Peace Education in ASEAN/Southeast Asia
SHAPE-SEA’s “Remapping and Analysis of Human rights and Peace Education in ASEAN/Southeast Asia” was developed to systematically update the development in human rights and peace education/studies in ASEAN/Southeast Asia.
Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development recently published “Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems.”
Global Curriculum With Integrated Peace Education Content Is The Need Of The Hour (India)
Dr. Swaleha Sindhi and Dr. Adfer Shah view India’s New Education Policy (NEP) as an opportunity to make peace education compulsory.
California State University Approves Ethnic Studies and Social Justice General Education Requirement
The California State University Board of Trustees approved a modification to the university’s General Education requirements to include a course addressing ethnic studies and social justice. This marks the first significant change to the university’s GE requirements in 40 years.
Presidential Peace Adviser says government should institutionalize peace education (Philippines)
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. called for the government to institutionalize peace education to promote social healing and enable youth leaders to become agents of peace and development in their communities.
Scholars advocate introduction of Peace Education in Schools (Nigeria)
The federal government of Nigeria has been advised to consider the introduction of peace education into the school curriculum from the primary school level to the University.