Resources for Educators -
Peace, Justice, and Diversity Education and Current Events

A Force More Powerful - Can a computer game help people learn how to defeat dictators, military occupiers, and corrupt rulers–not with laser rays and AK47s–but with a non-military strategy and nonviolent weapons? A Force More Powerful is the first and only interactive teaching tool in the field of nonviolent conflict.

And God Loves Each One: A Resource for Dialogue about Sexual Orientation. - And God Loves Each One is more than just a book; it’s a catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation in churches and communities.

The Education Revolution - a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by education expert Jerry Mintz to advance learner-centered approaches to education.

Educators for Social Responsibility - Numerous resources for teaching children of different ages. ESR's mission is to make teaching social responsibility a core practice in education so that young people develop the convictions and skills needed to shape a safe, sustainable, democratic, and just world.

Foundation for Educational Renewal - The Foundation for Educational Renewal, Inc, is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization set up in 1998 to publish Paths of Learning magazine and promote alternative perspectives on teaching, learning, and human development. The Foundation is not affiliated with any institution, partisan interest group, or particular educational movement, but aims to stimulate dialogue and build bridges among diverse educators, parents, scholars, policymakers, and citizens who seek more democratic, holistic, student-centered forms of education.

GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network) - "Teaching respect for all in our schools."

Justice Learning - A collaboration of NPRís Justice Talking and the New York Times Learning Network, Justice Learning presents lessons and resources for "civic education in the real world." Covers topics such as civil liberties, gun control, the death penalty, affirmative action, juvenile justice, etc.

Karma Tycoon - “Karma Tycoon,” is a video game which prods players into supporting charity. The greater the impact of their philanthropy, the more the player’s “karma” rises.

NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) - Advocates for educational equity and social justice.

NCEA (National Coalition of Education Activists) - a multiracial network and membership organization of parents, school staff, union and community activists, and children's advocates working for equitable and excellent public schools.

NCACS - The National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools - Our mission is to unite and organize a grassroots movement of learners and learning communities dedicated to participant control, liberation from all forms of oppression, and the pursuit of freedom.

The New Press - operating in the public interest rather than for private gain, is committed to providing educators and students with books and resources that reflect a diversity of interests, backgrounds, and cultures.

The New York Times Learning Network - News summaries, lesson plans and teacher resources, in-depth information on current issues.

PathsofLearning.net - Effective Strategies for Teachers and Parents Seeking Meaning in Education.

Peace Company - The Peace Company's Children's Peace Corner offers books and videos to help you raise a peaceful child in a violent world.

Peace Jam - international education program built around leading Nobel Peace Laureates who work personally with youth to pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody. The goal of PeaceJam is to inspire a new generation of peacemakers who will transform their local communities, themselves and the world.

Reflective Educational Perspectives. - Information and products based on the Learning Style Model of Education which helps adults and children discover their unique learning needs.

Rethinking Schools Online - Many valuable links including articles on Americaís "war on terrorism," the Middle East situation, etc.

Teaching for Change/Network of Educators on the Americas - One of the best sites on teaching about Sept. 11 and the "war against terrorism." Excellent articles, links to other important sites, resource suggestions, etc. They also have a wonderful catalog of books, videos and other resources for teaching social justice and diversity.

Historyteacher.net - Global Studies Links - extensive list of historical documents, articles, links, etc.
    Arab-Israeli conflict
    India - Pakistan conflict
    War in Afghanistan

Hope Dance Special Supplement - Voices of Restraint, Intelligence and Compassion. Issue 30a, October, 2001 - articles re: 9/11.

Hope Dance Special Edition #2, Issue 34a, June 2002 - Voices of Restraint, Peaceful Resolve and Compassion - A Special Supplement - on the Palestinian-Israeli horror   (if this URL stops working, search Hope Dance's archives)

The Martin Luther King You Don't See on TV  - Every year on April 4, as Americans commemorate MLK's death, we get perfunctory news reports that fail to account for the last several years of his life -- and for good reason.

Rethinking Schools - War, Terrorism, and Our Classrooms - A Special Report

Rethinking Schools - Web sites on Palestine and Israel

Rethinking Schools - Teaching About the War [in Iraq, '03]

Schools for Chiapas - Up-to-date information about the political situation in Chiapas and ways you can get involved. Schools for Chiapas supports the efforts of the Maya communities of Chiapas, Mexico to create democratic schools for their children.