PEACE will present Peace in Action: Empowering Teachers through Peaceful Practices and Peace Projects at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference.
In loving memory of John Surr
Our dear friend John Surr, Child Advocate and Peace Activist, passed on just when we were putting out our October newsletter.
Immigration Enforcement Actions
Acknowledgment Statement: Protecting Children and Supporting Families Affected by Immigration Enforcement Actions
October 2026 Children’s Book Club Meeting
Join with Members of the Peace Educators Interest Forum for a children’s book club meeting on the topics of “grief and loss.”
Peace Projects — Peace Pole
Golden Valley Charter School of Orangevale, California unveiled a Peace Pole, a lasting symbol of unity, inclusion, and belonging.
Peaceful Practices Initiative
A Continued Fundraiser in Honor of International Day of Peace In honor of the International Day of Peace, celebrated each year on September 21st, P.E.A.C.E. developed Peaceful Practices Initiative — a collection of supportive resources including lesson plans, book and music lists, designed for use in classrooms and at home. […]
From the Sandbox — October 2026
This month’s From the Sandbox submission by Aubrey Budelli, “I don’t know what I’m making but I know I’m making something beautiful.”
Songs to Share — October 2026
Let it Be, words and music by Malvina Reynolds. When you walk in the forest, let it be.There’s a flower in the wood, let it be.