"Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war." - Maria Montessori
Peace education, although not a subject matter or requirement of most school districts, is the responsibility of every educator. We must establish peaceful classrooms, encourage diversity, and practice respect for all. Bullying has become a major issue in our society, and there has been so much debate revolving around what to do when bullying occurs. How about talking about how to prevent bullying, and teaching respect? Bullying will happen, but a person who has been taught to respect others from the beginning of their life is less likely to become a bully, and more likely to become a person of peace. How about turning the debate around?