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The Education Program of the United States Institute of Peace
seeks to address the needs of educators, students, scholars, international
affairs practitioners, and the public to understand the complexities of
international conflicts and approaches to peace. The Education Program provides scholarships, intensive
teaching seminars, research resources, and curriculum materials. In addition,
the U.S. Institute of Peace provides grants
for educational projects and fellowships
that are open to educators and scholars.
National
Peace Essay Contest
The National Peace Essay Contest is a scholarship
competition and curriculum resource for high school students.
Summer
Institute for Secondary School Teacher
The Summer Institute is designed to enhance substantive
expertise and teaching skills for use by high school social studies
teachers.
College
& University Faculty Seminars
The Education Program conducts faculty seminars and
workshops at a variety of American colleges and universities that are
tailored to the needs of professors.
Zones
of Conflict
The newest of the Education Program's projects, Zones
of Conflict works with faculty within regions that are experiencing
or have recently experienced conflict.
Educational
and Research Materials
The Institute of Peace provides a variety of materials
for both students and educators, many of them for free.
Teaching
Guide on International Terrorism: Definitions, Causes, and Responses
In response to recent events at home and around the world,
the Institute has developed a teaching guide to assist teachers in helping
their students identify and understand terrorism.
Contact
Education
Send us an e-mail to ask a question or request information.
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