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Working to spread peace education in Britain so that everyone can learn how to be a peacebuilder and live in a culture of peace and nonviolence Reposting ≠ Endorsing | www.quaker.org.uk/peace-education Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ

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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 03/03/2026
We love how young people talk passionately about the need for Citizenship education in this short video. youtube.com/watch?time_continue=208&v=59IUqc0JSSQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.ucl.ac.uk%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY
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The Importance of Citizenship Education
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 03/02/2026
Could you come and help us further develop Peer Mediation? More details on this new job below! For more info and to download the application pack go to www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 05/12/2025
We want to say a big thank you to Sara Hagel who is standing down as director of Peacemakers after nearly two decades guiding this Quaker founded project to live adventurously and grow peace education in the West Midlands and now nationally! Thanks Sara!
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 04/11/2025
Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation! For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 17/09/2025
Feedback from a recently trained Peer Mediator "I started to realise that other people have a different point of view and that I can learn to view from another’s perspective" Come and learn how to train Peer Mediators 7- 9 Oct in Leeds peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 17/09/2025
Great to be in Northern Ireland this week connecting with schools embracing relational practice. Thanks to the peer mentors at St Patrick’s college who shared with us about their work
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 14/09/2025
With International Peace Day on 21 September, find your next peace education lesson in Teach Peace from the Peace Education Network - great lessons for primary or secondary school from dozens of organisations via @tesmagazine.bsky.social Resources www.tes.com/teaching-res... #edusky #lessons
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 13/09/2025
Peer Mediators make schools calmer and more peaceful places to be as well and prepare children for dealing with conflict more constructively in their adult life. Learn how to train children in Peer Mediation at our Train the Trainer course in Leeds 7 - 9 Oct.
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Peer Mediation Train the Trainer (Primary) Leeds
Learn the skills and tools to implement a peer mediation scheme into a primary school.
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𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 @neilston-primary.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
A wonderful celebration of ‘sustained excellence’ in nurture. We received our Nurture UK reaccreditation from our Director of Education Dr Ratter and the Convener of Education Cllr Anderson. Our Pupil Leadership Team led the way and told them all about nurture at Neilston and Madras. 🤩
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 12/09/2025
Sad to say goodbye to our colleague Ellis after 11 years working for Quakers in Britain. Grateful for all he's done for us and the peace education movement. Wishing him well for the future.
Ellis, Izzy and Ben standing together in the office
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Primary educators have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot? Come to our workshop full of practical ways of approaching themes like identity, belonging, race & racism. 🧠 Interactive activities 🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies 👥 Space to reflect with collegues buff.ly/6ZSTZPo
Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Primary Practitioners
Wednesday 17th September 4:00-5.30pm
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 11/09/2025
Come and learn the skills of training Peer Mediators next month in Leeds www.eventbrite.com/e/1459590918...
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UofG Unesco RIELA 🧡 @uofgunescorila.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
We are hosting a day of reflection to dedicate the University’s Peace Bench with members of the University’s community, from young to old. Join us for on the hour 5-minute offerings, from 7am till 7pm, on Monday 22nd September, to mark the dedication of the Peace Bench. All Welcome.
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Looking to understand more about how colonialism has impacted the curriculum? Join us for this session where we will explore methodologies and tools to support and anti-racist approach in the classroom. ✔️ Practical activities and methodologies ✔️ Useful resources Book here: buff.ly/QfzCO8Q
Learning for Sustainability: Decolonising the Secondary Curriculum
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 17 September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for: Secondary level
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🇺🇦 Despite the bleak realities of war, educators in Ukraine continue to strive to improve opportunities for young people across the country, says this leader
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Evolving education amid the grim reality of war
From delivering inter-school CPD to opening up new university access routes, educators in Ukraine are steadfast in their mission to ensure pupils have the best education access possible
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Are you looking to better understand Global Citizenship and its value in the classroom? Join us tomorrow for our free session, full of interactive activities and practical resources to support you in the classroom. Connect with other teachers on their Global Citizenship journey. 🔗 buff.ly/MO5gExT
Learning for Sustainability: Global Citizenship Approach at Primary Level
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 10 September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for: Primary level
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot? Join us tomorrow for our workshop exploring all the resource has to offer on your Anti-Racist Education journey. 🧠 Interactive activities 💭Practical strategies 🧰 Classroom Tools 👥 Time to discuss with colleagues 🔗 buff.ly/YWLf3H2
Anti-Racist Education for Secondary Teachers
Wednesday 10 September 2025
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 09/09/2025
This is 2022 video we made with our Friend David Gee, the author of 'Peace at the Heart: A relational approach in British schools'. David sadly died late last year. His work on this and so many other peace endeavours continues to be a touchstone for the work. #edusky youtu.be/9FlUbi0Ub9U?...
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Putting Peace at the heart in schools
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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Building Trust with School Anxious Students youtu.be/T41iv8x9sgo?... Simple ideas that work - maybe watching this could be 5 minutes well spent in your next team meeting? Please watch and share
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Looking to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-Racist Education with your first level learners? Join us for this workshop exploring the new antiracisted.scot resource. 🧠 Interactive activities 🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies 👥 Time to reflect with colleagues 🔗 buff.ly/yqRHexd
Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for First Level practitioners
Monday 22nd September 4.00-5.30pm
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 08/09/2025
Interesting! Dewey is contributed to the development of peace education. After WWI he worked hard on education as a means to challenge war, "more difficult for the flames of hatred and suspicion to sweep over this country in the future" www.tc.columbia.edu/epe/epe-entr...
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 08/09/2025
"Science lessons must play a role for the sake of reducing suffering and preserving humanity." Good, challenging article by Sibel Erduran (Prof. of Science Education & Director of Research, @education.ox.ac.uk) Up your street @responsiblesci.bsky.social! www.peace-ed-campaign.org/war-not-an-u...
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War: Not an unlikely topic for science lessons
There is scientific rationale and moral precedence for science lessons to explore the link between war and science, ultimately helping young children develop into socially responsible scientists and p...
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 06/09/2025
We're in Glasgow with @eisunion.bsky.social for some training on conflict and restorative approaches with Scottish teachers. Very dedicated coming out on a Saturday!!
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 05/09/2025
Are you passionate about peace education and ready to lead a national movement for change? Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future. To Apply visit: peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...
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Lead us into the future – become our new CEO – Peacemakers
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Looking for ways of addressing climate anxiety in the classroom? Join us for this session exploring practical ways of building learners' agency and ability to take positive action. 🧠 Interactive activities 🧰 Tools and methodologies 👥 Space to reflect with colleagues 🔗 buff.ly/Mio8nn7
Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Thursday 18th September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for educators working with second-fourth level learners.
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One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
With events like #FairtradeFortnight (Sep 22- Oct 5) & #BlackHistoryMonth (Oct) on the horizon, the #OverExposed campaign by Chance for Childhood offers some wonderful suggestions for how we choose images & stories More here➡️ www.chanceforchildhood.org/overexposed/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSvp...
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Overexposed - Chance for Childhood
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 01/09/2025
love this!
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 01/09/2025
Upsetting to see exclusions continuing to rise according to this data, especially given already disadvantaged students are so much more likely to be excluded from school. We argue for govt and schools to invest in relational approach to bring down exclusions in our report, Peace at the heart
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 01/09/2025
Big recommend for The Mistake - a powerful piece of theatre that pulls no punches about the impact of the bomb on Hiroshima from Quaker dramatist Michael Mears. Better than Oppenheimer for what the bomb did to people's lives. Check out its new London run:
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THE MISTAKE
THE MISTAKE returns after critically acclaimed tours in the United States and Japan – now featuring new cast member Riko Nakazono.
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Educators for Peace @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
3 weeks in and we’ve… …surpassed 100 subscribers …held our first meeting …had two articles published in the national press …met with Humza Yousaf about a renewed push for a national teaching resource on Palestine And this is just the beginning 😎
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World BEYOND War @world-beyond-war.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
War doesn't just destroy buildings. It shatters memory. It rewrites maps. It leaves us asking: Where are we now? This is a call to resist that erasure. 📢 Writers. Artists. Diaspora storytellers. Send your work to Coordinates, a mini-issue on home, grief & survival. Deadline: Sept 5.
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Accepting Submissions: Coordinates - A Collaborative Mini-Issue
The Sahira Collective is pleased to announce that we're hosting a collaborative mini-issue with World BEYOND War. This will be an opportunity for writers, artists, and other creatives to present…
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One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🗓️ Fairtrade Fortnight is not far away: Sept 22nd-Oct 5th 👀 This year's theme is 'Do it Fair' & there are heaps of resources here on the Fairtrade Foundation's website: www.fairtrade.net/uk-en/get-in... If you need it, it's a great excuse to explore justice, fairness, equality & #GlobalCitizenship
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 29/08/2025
We some times refer to the Johan Galtung concept of "structural violence" in schools - this is a rather too literal an example!
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 29/08/2025
Could you train children to be peacemakers? Then book to join our Peer Mediation Train the Trainer, Leeds | Tue 7 – Thu 9 Oct 2025 Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools #edusky #backtoschool peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 27/08/2025
44 year ago, Women for Life on Earth began the march from Cardiff's Gorsedd Gardens to Greenham Common where nuclear missiles were to be sited, kicking off years of resistance to Britain's WMDs. Follow @greenhamwomen.bsky.social + check out this Teach Peace lesson
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Women versus nukes | Teaching Resources
A* Teach Peace Secondary* lesson from Greenham Women Everywhere. 'You can’t kill the spirit’ was sung by women from across Britain as they struggled against the plac
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 27/08/2025
Really liking this idea of a curriculum based on the 3 C's of compassion, curiosity and connection www.peace-ed-campaign.org/hiroshima-an...
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Hiroshima and Nurturing Education Change
What would schooling look like if we prioritized nurturing the capacity for connection, curiosity and compassion buttressed by hope and agency? What curriculums would we teach but, perhaps more import...
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Educate Against Islamophobia (EAI) @eai-uk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
In collaboration with the NEU @neunion.bsky.social, our brand-new toolkit is here to support primary school educators in embedding these vital themes across the curriculum. Download our Magnifying Magnificent Muslims toolkit today! bit.ly/3GIhJdz #NEU #TeachingToolkit #EDI
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 27/08/2025
From Quakers in Australia - A Quaker school in Hobart, Tasmania, has decided to withdraw from certain science and engineering programs because they are sponsored by weapons manufacturers, a move grounded in the school’s Quaker values ‪@timquaker.bsky.social‬ pulsetasmania.com.au/news/tasmani...
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Tasmanian private school cuts weapons-sponsored programs in peace stance
It will no longer participate in programs backed by the weapons industry…
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 26/08/2025
International Peace Day is coming up on 21 Sept. Get ready with the Peace Week pack, full of resources and ideas for schools! Whether you have half an hour or a week, plan something special to help children be the peacebuilders we need! #humanrights #edusky #edchat #citizenship #peace #peaceday
The front cover of "Peace Week". A silhouetted figure bounds down a green hill brandishing a huge magenta "Peace Week" banner against a blue sky. Text reads: Transforming activities for whole school engagement in human rights, citizenship and peacemaking
Ideas and resources for use in primary and secondary schools".
This is followed by a logo for "Quakers"
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 22/08/2025
"Education can be a powerful force.... Standing in solidarity with the global community, working for a cleaner, safer world with greater equality, peace and justice." A powerful call for Global Citizenship Education by Charlotte Dwyer of @scotdec.bsky.social app.scotsman.com/story/528335...
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The importance of teaching Scots youngsters to be global citizens
Education can be a powerful force in bringing about long-term change
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Greenham Women Everywhere @greenhamwomen.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
😍 Do you like exploring interactive worlds online? 🌟 Check out our amazing #GreenhamCommon experience! It's summer at Green Gate, night time at Blue Gate... 🔊 Click around - there's audio treasure hidden everywhere! buff.ly/39ctp5c
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
The no. of students sitting #GCSECitizenshipStudies in 2025 has risen compared to 2024, but remains less than a quarter of the avg. entries seen before 2010. With #Votesat16 on the way, it’s time to #MakeSpaceforCitizenship in every school: ow.ly/UTbv50WJwPM #GCSEResultsDay
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 21/08/2025
Sending hope and good vibes to everyone getting their GCSE results today. The military and the arms industry will be trying to get you to sign-up to work for them, but picture yourself working for peace
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15 Careers in Peace and Conflict Studies - Global Peace Careers
When you go into peace and conflict studies, you’re studying an interdisciplinary field that covers areas like history, philosophy, political science, sociology, criminal justice, and more. The field…
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 20/08/2025
Ace to see Scotland's International Development Alliance place Global Citizenship Education at the 💗, uniting orgs like @scotdec.bsky.social @wosdec.bsky.social @howdec.bsky.social @oneworldcentre.bsky.social @signposts4gc.bsky.social @christianaiduk.bsky.social intdevalliance.scot/global-citiz...
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Global citizenship education - Scotland's International Development Alliance
A new space for Global Citizenship Education on SIDA’s website  Following our previous announcement that the International Development Education Association of Scotland (IDEAS) will officially become ...
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 18/08/2025
Find great education resources online or in the Quaker bookshop, including: Teach Peace (pri or sec) from the Peace Education Network Conscience (pri) & Conviction (sec) on WWI Peace Week (whole school) Fly Kites Not Drones Razor Wire & Olive Branches - Israel & Palestine www.quaker.org.uk/teaching
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 18/08/2025
🚨 Teacher training alert! Strengthen your knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and restorative approaches We're delighted to be teaming up with @eisunion.bsky.social Saturday 6 Sep (free to EIS members!) It books up fast with a waiting list so don't wait! #edusky #backtoschool #cpd
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World BEYOND War @world-beyond-war.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
What happens when two war survivors use permaculture to rebuild uprooted lives? Our Journey from Afghanistan is a real-world guide to refugee resilience. This September, join WBW’s book club with the authors and Kathy Kelly. Limited space. Register now.
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Book Club: Our Journey from Afghanistan: A Story of Survival and Hope - World BEYOND War
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 14/08/2025
One in three British army recruits leave before they finish training. Before you sign up, learn why that could be... www.beforeyousignup.info
Exit sign with one figure in a beret running for the door while two others look nonplussed. Text reads "nearly 1/3 army recruits leave or are dismissed before they finish training
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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education @seeducating.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
It's that time of year again - bring on SEEd Changemakers 2025! We're excited to announce the next SEEd Changemakers facilitation course will be getting underway in September - and you could be part of it! Find out more and register your interest ASAP at se-ed.org.uk/our-work/cha.... #edusky
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Changemakers Training Course: Facilitating Learning for Sustainability
Our Changemakers: Facilitating Learning for Sustainability course is specifically designed to give educators the skills, tools, and support you need to embed sustainability, and make real change happe...
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Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk · 13/08/2025
Welcome back, Scotland's schools this week! We'll be work with colleagues to support teachers and learners to build a culture of peace & nonviolence @eisunion.bsky.social @scotmediation.bsky.social @peermediation.bsky.social SIDA @wosdec.bsky.social @scotdec.bsky.social Peace Education Scotland
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