By David C. Metler, 2022 Goldin Global Fellow “Swingset activism asks us to close our eyes and feel that exhilarating liberation you feel as a child on a swing soaring to new heights, perspective, and possibilities.” Confucius once said that “we have two lives, and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.”… Continue reading Swingset Activism: The Promise of Social Justice Education Inspired by Childhood
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Philippines Update: Adopt a School of Peace Summit
Children Living in Conflict-Torn Region Would Benefit Directly From Proposed “Peace School” As part of her ongoing work in Mindanao, Global Associate Dr. Susana Salvador-Anayatin hosted the Adopt a School of Peace summit in Cotabato City, Philippines on Mar. 23, 2011. Community leaders are engaging government officials, teachers, members of the military, former child soldiers… Continue reading Philippines Update: Adopt a School of Peace Summit