Education Documents, Reports and Webinars
The Writing on the Wall by Brenda York
This section holds documents and webinar links that you might want to use for sharing information on the work of the Charter for Compassion's Education sector. As we produce flyers and brochures they will be added here and PDF files will be made available so that you can reproduce the materials as needed. Also, reports from regularly scheduled partner calls will be posted.
Documents
Reports
Report on Conversation with Ceeds of Peace
Report from the Charter for Compassion Education Call March 26, 2014
Charter for Compassion Education Newsletter, August 2014
Charter for Compassion Education Newsletter, May 2014
Report from the Charter for Compassion Education Call May 21, 2014
Report from the Charter for Compassion Education Call September 9, 2014
Webinars
Creativity Camp May 6, 2020 - Conversation with author Julie Penshorn
Creativity Camp May 13, 2020 - Conversation with Diana Suskind
AllSides for Schools
Preparing students to participate thoughtfully in democracy - and in life.
How can teachers engage in current events and controversial topics without causing serious divisions in the classroom or being charged with bias? How can teachers prepare students with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate modern media, social networks, and their in-person relationships?
AllSides for Schools helps educators have these discussions and teach essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, listening and respectful discourse, media and digital literacy and social-emotional learning. Our unique focus on building relationships and revealing multiple viewpoints across the political spectrum avoids the potential problems with bias and disrespecting individual beliefs.
A Teacher's Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has published a guide on how teachers discuss and prevent violent extremism.
"UNESCO says the guide provides practical tips to educators seeking guidance how to discuss this touchy subject in classrooms," Stephane Dujarric said at a daily news briefing.
"The publication also recommends resources to develop a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of violent extremism and responds to frequently asked questions," he said.
The new guide is initially published in English and French with more language editions to follow, he added.
The new publication, entitled "A Teacher's Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism," constitutes UNESCO's first contribution to the implementation of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.
"This guidance seeks to provide countries with a set of resources that can help build and reinforce national capacities to address the drivers of violent extremism through holistic and pragmatic education sector-wide responses," it said.
"Violent extremism and the underlying forces of radicalization are among the most pervasive challenges of our time," it said. "While violent extremism is not confined to any age, sex, group or community, young people are particularly vulnerable to the messages of violent extremists and terrorist organizations."
"In the face of such threats, young people need relevant and timely learning opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that can help them build their resilience to such propaganda," it added.
* Read the guide here (PDF) *
Compassion Today! A New Mobile App for 3D Compassion!
Download the "Compassion Today!" app for FREE (see below)! In exchange, "pay it forward." Donate $5 or more to the Charter for Compassion International. Give the gift of compassion to the world! Click here to donate.
Available NOW for iPhones, iPads, & Android smartphones, tablets. App Certificate of Recognition for Mobile Innovation
To download and install the FREE app, click on the banner above or use the QR scan code. Then click on the Apple or Google Play app store option. **When you download, be sure to allow "push notifications" so you can receive simple 3D compassion reminders and info on the latest app features, updates, etc. (See the Important Instructions below.)
Let's "app-ly" compassion!
IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD, UPDATE, & NOTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS!
DOWNLOADING THE APP: The app is FREE and available NOW via Apple and Google Play app stores. Another option is the "web-based" app. The web-based version does not require download via the app stores, however, the web-based app has a few limitations to some of the app functions.
APP UPDATES for iOS MOBILE DEVICES (iPhone, iPad): When you 1st download the app on your iOS device, you will get the latest version of the app. Subsequently, when you use the app, it is important to "refresh" the app to ensure you have the most current version, including any app updates. You will want the most current app version since there will be new highlights on the app from time to time. Make it a habit to "refresh" your app. This is easy and quick to do! Actually, it is a good way to manage all your apps on your iOS devices to save battery life. To "refresh" the app you must close and re-open it. Follow these steps:
- Double-click on your "home" button on your device.
- Find the Compassion Today! app icon. Depending on your version of iPhone or iPad, you may see an app preview page above the icon. Otherwise, you will just see the app icon.
- If you see an app preview page, swipe up on it and the app icon will disappear. If you only see the app icon, press and hold on the app icon. It will start to wobble. Then, click on the minus (-) symbol and the app icon will disappear.
- Click on the "home" button to go back to your mobile device menu and go to your apps. You will see the Compassion Today! icon still there (it is still installed, just "closed").
- Then, when you click on the app, it will "open" with the "refreshed/updated" version.
The app needs to reboot to get updates. It is frequent practice and a good idea to "close out" all your apps in this manner when you finish using them to increase your device's battery life. If you forget to "close out" the app when you finish using it, no problem. The next time you want to use the app, just "close" and "open" the app as described above. Either way, you are sure to get the latest version.
APP UPDATES for ANDROID MOBILE DEVICES: The app updates to Android devices are made automatically when you turn off your device and turn it back on with no need to "refresh" the app.
APP NOTIFICATIONS: The app sends simple "messages" to users to inspire the practice of daily compassion and to provide key info on events and updates. The app does this through occasional "push" notifications which will appear on your mobile device, similar to the notifications you get for texts. The messages serve to bring compassion into your conscious awareness. Please use these notifications as gentle reminders to make the practice of "3D" compassion part of your daily life. These are messages worth noting! However, if you find the app notifications to be problematic, you can disable them via "Settings" on your mobile device, or you can re-install the app and "disallow" push notifications.
QUESTIONS: Please email any questions to
Compassion Today! is a portal to "3D" compassion (caring for others, self, and the Earth). Enter and transform yourself and your world!
The app provides a handy, one-stop access point. Interface directly from the app to find a world of compassion resources with a few simple clicks.
Compassion Today! is THE mobile app for daily compassion with 1) daily quotes, news, and action tips; 2) the "3 Daily Questions" exercise; 3) functionality to allow sharing via social media/email; and 4) direct links to calendars/events, the Charter for Compassion International, Compassion Games, Compassion Relays, Compassion Mapping, extensive web resources, Internet search, videos, audio/podcast playlists, "100 Questions," Facebook feeds, Twitter feeds, and Google+ links to support, encourage, and inspire you.
Note, post, and share your insights, discoveries, and acts of daily compassion.
"Like," "Share, and "Comment" on social media feed posts directly from the app. Even do an Internet search via "Google" in the app's "Web Resources."
When you discover "3D" compassion in your world, take a photo with your mobile device and add it to the app's "live" photo album to share with others.
Join a mailing list to receive more information.
New features may be added, including a survey/research tool option. Stay tuned!
Practice each day to become a champion of compassion! Be the change. Bring compassion to life in 3 dimensions: caring for others, caring for self, and caring for the Earth!
App Designer-Creator-Owner:
Education Program Associate- Charter for Compassion Intl; Leadership Team Member- Compassion Games Intl.
Also, submit questions, comments, input via the app's "Contact" function.
Education Blog
"What did you learn in school today, dear little boy of mine?" That line is from an old Pete Seeger folksong popularized in the latter part of the last century. It would be an interesting discussion to consider what is being taught in schools around the world today versus what was taught in the 1970s, or for that matter in the 1950s or even the 1930s. Regardless whether we are looking at the past or the present, when it comes to teaching there are three questions that educators often consider:
- Who are the students?
- What's worth (most important, most meaningful) teaching?
- How do we go about teaching the material?
What's happening in your teaching and learning? Welcome to the exploratory world of education. This Education Blog is a place to share and explore ideas about compassionate education and related skills (empathy, gratitude, happiness, kindness, mindfulness, etc), where we share what is happening in classrooms around the world, and link educators and students with one another. We want to hear from you. Join us in the discussion.
- How the #FergusonSyllabus Can Help Teachers Talk
- Blogging as Pedagogy: Facilitate Learning
- How to Get Teens Interested in Saving the World
- Pakistani Educator Takes Risks to Promote 'Culture of Peace' in Schools
- Street Kid Art in Pakistan
- A Palestinian Student Defends Her Visit to Auschwitz
- The 5 Rules of Storytelling Every Teacher Should Get to Know About
- 2nd-Grader's Cure For Playground Loneliness: A Buddy Bench
- The Prescient Poem 10-Year-Old Anne Frank Penned in Her Schoolmate’s Friendship Book
- This Teacher Made a Video about His Star Student
- Are You in the Business of Empathy?
- Introducing a Female Gandhi: Malala
- Kevin Breel: Confessions of a Depressed Comic
- Let the Wild Rumpus Continue! Sendak Forever!
- To Boston from Kabul with Love
- What adults can learn from kids
- Dear 'Daddy' in Seat 16C
- The Psychology of Stress and How Teachers Can Manage it
- The Bullying Epidemic – What You And Your Children Need To Know
- This Playground's Lawless and Kids Love it
- Why I Became a Connected Educator
- Ellen Page Joins HRCF's Time to Thrive Conference
- How Bullied Children Turn into Wounded Adults
- How Theater for Young People Could Save the World
- Mount Madonna Students to Meet with Dalai Lama
- Living Compassion in Thought, Word, and Deed
- Denny International School Students Talks to Seattle Police Chief
- Finding a Way to Bring Meaning to Life
Words and Violence
- Words and Violence
- Dedication
- Words from Michael Jackson and Princess Diana Spencer
- Introduction: Why This Curriculum?
- Preface
- Words and Violence Fourth Edition- Bullying the Planet
- If Earth Could Speak: A Clarion Call Championed by Reason
- A Common Wonder Earth: Undoing the Mythology of Violence
- Creative Flexibility and Annihilated Lives
- Awakening the Dreamer- Changing the Dream
- Mother Earth Cannot Be Bullied
- Teach Your Children Well
- Singing the Earth’s Song: Someone Was Singing Earth’s Song Long Before it Was Fashionable to Become Her Voice
- Visual Ode to the Earth, Earth Day 2015
- Dedication
- Introduction to the Third Edition-The Performing Arts as Educator and Healer
- Performance Arts and Education
- Music as Song, as Story
- Music as Healer for Bullying and Changing the World
- Hip Hop and Rap as Art, and as an Agent of Change for Social Justice and Political Reform
- Dance as Storyteller, As Story
- If I Am Not for Me: How Storytelling, Faith and Action Came from Sexual Shaming and Bullying
- Black Girl Lessons
- Empower DC is 21st Century Civil Rights in Washington, DC
- The Film: Words and Violence
- Am I the Beast You Visualized?: The Cultural Abuse of Michael Jackson
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