As the school year begins anew this year, we are pleased to announce the re-launch of Educators for Nonviolence (EFNV), our resource portal for educators.… read more
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Nonviolence Currents: adapted from “Why Telling the Stories of Solutions is a Revolutionary Act”
Nonviolence Currents – Bridging Nonviolence and Current Events in the Classroom A service of the Metta Center for Nonviolence LESSON PLAN #3 YES! Magazine Article: Why Telling the Stories of Solutions is a Revolutionary Act by Frances Moore Lappe Themes: media literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, writing for media Target age group: Ages 14 & up… read more
Nonviolence Currents: adapted from “Industrial Disasters and Student Activism – An Untold Story”
Nonviolence Currents – Bridging Nonviolence and Current Events in the Classroom A service of the Metta Center for Nonviolence LESSON PLAN #2 Waging Nonviolence Article: Industrial disasters and student activism – an untold story by George Lakey Themes: labor rights, dehumanization, nonviolence, activism Ages: 14-18 (high school) Pre-reading activity: Ask students to skim the article and look… read more
Summer 2013: Nonviolence for Educators Summer Course
Deep Reform: Changing the Educational System from Within Summer Online Course for Educators When: June 24-August 6 Where: Online (asynchronous) Are you an educator who is feeling frustrated with the growing dehumanization in the school system? Want to make change? The Metta Center is offering an online summer program on nonviolence in education.… read more