Education for Peace is a conceptual framework from which schools may devise a program comprising the transmission of universal values and enduring attitudes, and the development of skills which will enable our students to become active global citizens.
ISA has members from all over the world, and it’s school network is very diverse but at the same time very alike. They have schools on four continents, the celebration of both diversity and similarity is what expresses ISA’a essential meaning and purpose of mulitculturalism and international mindedness.
ISA is an advocate and promoter of Education for Peace, which is a conceptual framework from which schools may devise a program comprising the transmission of universal values and enduring attitudes, and the development of skills which will enable ISA students to become active global citizens. The UN and its agencies have adopted clear statements concerning human rights and responsibilities which recognize peace as an essential human construct. Education as the principal vehicle which will develop and inculcate school age children with the habit of peace.
The following guiding principles have been taken from the covenants and agreements produced by the international community over the last 50 years. They are central to the education for peace program:
Schools are encouraged to explore and analyze these principles within their communities so that they are accepted as the foundation for building a culture of peace.
Education is the best instrument to build a better world. Living in peace is achieved by working together and celebrating our cultural diversity and similarity.