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Creating Kind Communities

Ellie Roscher and Caren Stelson — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:28:13 +0000

We explore community building through Higher Ground, with special emphasis on the power of kindness. Together, how can adults and children create genuine community in our schools and beyond?

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Finding Peace through Reflection, Art, Story, and Higher Ground for Ourselves and Our Children

Ellie Roscher and Caren Stelson — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:15 +0000

In this article, we explore finding peace within. How can we shift our hearts and minds towards peace? How can we help the children in our classrooms do the same? What books, both for children and adults, can support our efforts?

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Finding Higher Ground through Peacebuilding

Ellie Roscher and Caren Stelson — Fri, 06 May 2022 17:03:24 +0000

We explore the meaning of peacebuilding and what the infrastructure for peace can look like in one classroom and throughout a school. We also suggest a picture book and a book for the “adult on the rug,” both of which explore the deep concept of peacebuilding,

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Finding Higher Ground

Ellie Roscher and Caren Stelson — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:18 +0000

In this article and the next three articles to come, we will explore paths to peace and peacebuilding in classrooms and schools through the lens of Higher Ground and the power of story and art.

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