USIP Public Education

Calling all writers! USIP's newest writing contest, Echoes of History: Memories of War and Peace in #Vietnam," asks you to explore the legacies of the Vietnam War and efforts to build peace. Essays due in English or Vietnamese by February 15! Learn more: usip.org/vietnam-war-le…

A #HappyNewYear to all! On behalf of the USIP's Public Engagement team we wish everyone a wonderful 2025 from your classrooms and beyond. Together we can make peace more than an idea, stay connected with us this year!

USIP is partnering with @TheNationalMall for their Teach250 series. USIP experts will explore ways to teach international peacebuilding and connect students to America's 250th anniversary! RSVP here! nationalmall.org/virtual-classr…

Join us for USIP's annual "First in War, First in Peace" conversation on Nov. 7th. As we explore the insights of military leaders who support peacebuilding efforts in conflict and post-conflict areas. usip.org/events/first-w…

Learn more about people making Preston Hollow shine, including Lisa Dwinal, a faculty member at The Hockaday School, who is one of 26 educators from across the country accepted into the 2024 Peace Teachers program at the United States Institute of Peace. peoplenewspapers.com/2024/10/03/pre…

Thank you @GlobPeaceIndex for sharing with our Peace Teachers your work such as your 8 pillars of positive peace framework

Nomination deadline has been extended to June 21st for @USIP's 2024 #WomenBuildingPeace Award. Please nominate extraordinary women peacebuilders you know. usip.org/women-building…

Nominations are open for @USIP's 2024 #WomenBuildingPeace Award. Please nominate extraordinary women peacebuilders you know. usip.org/press/2024/04/…

Less than one week until our monthly Open House! This month's focus is on East Asia and the Pacific Islands in alignment with #AAPIHeritageMonth. Sign up for free entry here: etix.com/ticket/v/24422…

It was a pleasure spending time with the students of Ephraim Curtis Middle School and one of our newest Peace Teachers Michael Neagle. Please come back soon!

On May 28th, USIP is hosting our monthly Open House focusing on East Asia and the Pacific Islands in alignment with #AAPIHeritageMonth. Sign up for free entry here: etix.com/ticket/v/24422…

The American Councils for International Education offers merit-based scholarship exchange programs. Want another way to bring peacebuilding into your local community? Consider becoming a local coordinator or hosting and exchange student! inbound.americancouncils.org/lc-corner

We were excited to welcome high school students from across the country to participate in the 2024 Academic World Quest this year. Congrats to all who participated this year!

Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the globe on #InternationalWomensDay2024! Let's continue to break barriers and support women peacebuilders throughout our communities for a more inclusive and equal world. usip.org/2023-women-bui…