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

World Citizen

Peace Site

Program

Nobel Peace Prize

Festival

Peace Ed.

Program