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 We LOVE what we are hearing about peace at Washington Elementary School. Through their innovative Restorative Justice program, they don't punish; they instead help students to make amends for any harm they have done. Students learn peaceful ways. The Gandhi Alliance for Peace recognizes this school for making a peaceful difference in the lives of young people. For the details, read on! Restorative Justice makes a difference The Gandhi Alliance for Peace is interested in promoting peaceful ways to resolve conflict and increase better relationships within schools and communities. We support programs in schools that engage students in peaceful practices and reduce harm by helping students understand their mistakes and make better choices. Restorative justice is one such program being implemented at Washington Elementary School in Washington County School District in St. George, Utah. Restorative Justice, an alternative disciplinary approach, encourages better relationships and provides an opportunity for offenders to make amends. It is a peaceful way to resolve conflicts rather than the conventional disciplinary approach. At Washington Elementary, the administration, teachers, and staff work with students to “repair harm and teach students to move forward,” said Mr. Bryant Urry, assistant principal. If students fight, bully, or disregard school rules, they are taught how to make amends through think sheets, apology letters, and skills lessons. “The school has a Restorative Skills Classroom where restorative practices are taught by having students read books, complete lessons, learn about emotions, interview adults about appropriate ways to solve problems, and make plans for better behavior,” Mr. Urry said. “It makes students think. This is part of our school behavior plan.” Parents seem to like the program, and the staff members are feeling that the school is much more peaceful and positive, offered Mr. Urry. The restorative justice process is part of the “Leveling Up” school-wide behavior program. The goal is for students to consistently use positive behavior in the classrooms and school. Each week teachers provide data to the administration that indicates the number of students that have consistently met the school’s behavior rules: 1) Keep hands and feet to yourself; 2) Do what you are asked to do the first time and follow directions; and 3) Don’t talk when the teacher is teaching. The goal is for the school to be at 80% positive behavior. Results are posted weekly on the Leader Behavior Board. Rewards are given to the grade with the highest percentage. Restorative Justice and The Leveling Up programs at Washington Elementary are indicators of Gandhi’s hope for a better world—And the Gandhi Alliance for Peace honors Washington Elementary’s powerful steps toward peace. 
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 A MOMENT FOR PEACE
Hello! Please join us for a wonderful event. Our Peace Write contest attracted a diverse group of students, and their essays are touching, inspiring, and hopeful. Winners will be reading from their work, and a chapbook of all the writings will be available and free to all attendees. This short gathering will include dances of India, peace music, and refreshments at Salt Lake Community College's Peace Garden. Located at the Southeast corner of the SLCC building at 1575 State St, Salt Lake City, UT. RSVP requested: bit.ly/PeaceRSVP PEACE FOR CHILDREN--GIVE US YOUR INPUT! We are looking for schools
Do you know a school like this? Please send info on schools you know about to us! Together, we can help children--and create a more peaceful future "It is no non-violence if we love merely those that love us. It is non-violence only when we love those that hate us." -- Gandhi Sign up to receive our newsletter by email here.  When we read the submissions for our Peace Write essay contest, we were touched to hear all the many ways students learn, teach, and experience peace. From fiercely peaceful mothers to communities to mentors--peacemakers of all kinds have inspired more peace in the world.
Now you can come hear the winning essays--from different cultures--for yourself. And a chapbook of all the writings will be available at the event. Add to this music about peace and the wonderful dances of India by Divya's School of Dance, and gourmet treats... well, how can you miss it? Join us: SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH CITY CAMPUS, 1575 S State Street, SLC. (Southeast corner of the building)  Join us for our annual celebration in beautiful Jordan Park in the southwest pavilion by the Jordan River. (1066 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City)
 A beautiful day at Tracy Aviary--we awarded the annual Gandhi Peace Award to the First Unitarian Church Sanctuary Steering Committee. The program also included a Muslim call to prayer, dances of India, 1960s peace music, the planting of a tree for peace, and refreshments.  Joan Gregory accepts the Gandhi Peace Award from board member Sergazy Nurbavliyev.  A dancer from the Divya School of Dance.
on Sepember 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm All are invited Program includes Call to Prayer, Gandhi Bhajans [musical items] by Children Classical Dances of India 2019 Gandhi Peace Award - Recipients: Poor People's Campaign - Utah Chapter Brief comments by Recipients 'Planting our Tree As a Healing Prayer for our World' Paul Vaughn Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th Birthday October 2, 2019  Post Office Play August 24-26, Rose Wagner BlackBox Theater
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