2017 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest, Grades K-8, Deadline: 10/19/17

By: David J. Smith, September 7, 2017 The Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office  (MACRO) is sponsoring it’s 12th annual conflict resolution bookmark art contest for Conflict Resolution Day (Thursday, 10/19).  If you are a Maryland K-8 teacher, you might consider having your students participate.  For last year’s winners, go here. Click here or belowContinueContinue reading “2017 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest, Grades K-8, Deadline: 10/19/17”

Discover Diplomacy, U.S. Diplomacy Center, Summer 2017 Newsletter

By: David J. Smith, August 28, 2017 With the beginning for school year, educators will be looking for resources and activities for students.  If you are focusing on diplomacy or peacebuilding, you might consider exploring the U.S. Diplomacy Center, part of the U.S. Department of State. Click below for the USDC’s latest newsletter USDC UpdateContinueContinue reading “Discover Diplomacy, U.S. Diplomacy Center, Summer 2017 Newsletter”

5th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, 10/20 – 10/23, Northern Virginia Community College: Registration Now Open (Closes 9/8)

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By: David J. Smith, February 28, 2017 The 5th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar “Teaching About Global Conflict and Peacebuilding” will be held October 20-23, 2017 at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA.  It is hosted by the NOVA Institute for Public Service.  Registration is…