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WORLD CITIZENEmpowering the education community to promote a just and peaceful world
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What are some current issues in our
educational system?
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Peace ProgramsWorld Citizen provides community
organizations with time, resources, and tools to promote a peaceful and just world through 3 related programs. . .
Peace Education International Peace Sites Nobel Peace Prize Festival
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History
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Founded in 1982 by Lynn Elling
History
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History
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International Peace Sites
Five Actions for Peace Seek peace within yourself and others Reach out in service Protect the environment Promote intercultural understanding and
celebrate diversity Be a responsible citizen of the world
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Building CommunityE.A.R.S. for PeaceEngaged LearnersAccountabilityRespectSafety
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Nobel Peace Prize Festival
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What Educators Tell Us They Want and Need
Professional Development Opportunities to Network Exchange of Ideas and Resources Supportive Community of Educators
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Provide tools for educators Integrate peace ed. concepts
into curriculum Model teaching techniques Invite teams to participate
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Peace Education Workshops
2 Learning sessionsReview of peace ed. principlesTime to sharePlanning application time
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Typical Workshop
Bully prevention Community building Human rights Conflict resolution Culturally relevant teaching
practices Service learning
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Workshop Content
Partnership with the Human Rights and Peace Store
Local and national experts share their expertise.
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Connecting Teachers to Resources
E-newsletter featuring successful ideas, current research, updates
Online learning through Hamline
Connecting through Facebook
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Future of Peace Education
How You Can Help
Share Peace Site information Share Peace Education information Contact your legislators Provide financial support Promote “Photo of Planet Earth”
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ResourcesAs a non-profit, World Citizen is able
to provide and sustain programs through the support of funders and contributors.
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Resources
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Peace Site
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Nobel Peace Prize
Festival
Peace Ed.
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