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"Peace Maker taught us that everyone deserves our respect." -- Annie, Grade 5
VIDEO: 'Bullying Trashes Kids' Souls'
The mission of Peace Maker Foundation is to give schools tools to stop violence. Our goal is for every school to have the resources it needs to teach kids how to resolve conflicts and for schools to be a safe place where kids can learn and reach their potential.
We are a federated group representing school violence prevention programs throughout Minnesota. We are a vehicle that people, companies, foundations, governmental units, and other interested organizations can use to strengthen school violence prevention efforts in their area.
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Latest news
Dick Markgraf dies
Dick Markgraf, president of PMF since December 2007, passed away April 3. Dick had a remarkable career as head of the marketing communications firm Markgraf & Wells. We will remember him for his knowledge of our community, his down-to-earth manner, and his insistence that we "get the story out" about making our schools safe places for learning.
Thanks, Dick, for all you did,
Virginia project shows value of anti-bullying programs
Anti-bullying programs, a Virginia project report shows, benefit students in surprising ways. Ninety-four schools implemented the Olweus program, developed at Hazelden.
Among the findings was an increase of an average of 6.25 percentage points in English, Math, Science and History standardized test scores in participating schools.
What else?
- 63% of schools showed decreased frequency of kids getting bullied.
- 31% showed greater teacher attention to the problem of bullying
- 81% showed instances of teachers actively counteracting bullying in their classrooms.
For more on the study, go here.
Thank you!
Thanks, everyone who chipped in on our recent appeal for operating funds. Operating costs aren't sexy, but they are key to achieving our mission.
And did you know: Every dollar donated to operations returns an additional $3.6 for schools?
Money is still needed -- to make your gift, check this out.
Needed: muscle and brains
PMF has an ongoing need for people to step up to board leadership. Are you committed to helping schools stop violence? Committed enough to do something about it?
It only requires a couple hours of time per week.
We especially need people skilled at accounting, public relations, and marketing. Nominate yourself: call Dan McNeil. at 651-631-1604.
Kaposia Days are here again
In South St. Paul, nothing is bigger than Kaposia Days. June 24-26 will see another fun family weekend, and Peace Maker Foundation will be in on the fun. We will march in the parade, make T-shirts proclaiming our cause, and showing our support for the efforts of South St. Paul schools. Join us.
