September 2010

Peace Day

September 21, 2010

On the International Day of Peace, one cannot but ponder the fact that “Peace” means different things to different people. I have often been asked what does peace education look like from the inside? Is it just talking about good values and cooperation? Is it teaching one to be proactive about taking a stance? Is … More Peace Day

Happy Teachers’ Day!

September 5, 2010

September 5 is celebrated in India as “Teachers’ Day.” Teachers are felicitated and feted and fussed over, one day a year. Indians also celebrate Guru Purnima, which is also really Teachers’ Day–but now more likely, referring the person who is your spiritual guru or the person who teaches you the arts. All over the world, … More Happy Teachers’ Day!