Marching Toward Peace: Empowering Youth with Conflict Resolution Skills

March may be all about basketball in our sports-loving city, but at Peace Education, we’re focusing on teamwork of a different kind—conflict resolution and peacebuilding!

In February, we partnered with Conway Middle School staff for a workshop on team building and conflict resolution. Hats off to Conway for their commitment to creating a more positive school environment and fostering peaceful solutions.

We also continued our outreach at Evolve502 sites, bringing our conflict resolution workshops to Gutermuth Elementary, Johnsontown Road Elementary, and Highland Park CDC. In these interactive sessions, students explore the meaning of conflict and resolution, learn problem-solving strategies using the I-Message technique, and participate in engaging role-playing activities.

March promises to be just as impactful! Our trainers will be visiting Prominent Youth of America, Hazelwood Elementary, McFerran Preparatory Academy, JEB Enrichment Center, and South Louisville Community Center.

At Peace Ed, we believe that learning how to navigate conflict peacefully is a game-changer for young people, their schools, and their communities. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to spread the message of peace and problem-solving across Louisville!

The need is great and our team is excited to serve. Thanks for reading and whatever team you’re cheering on, here’s hoping they make it to the Final Four.

Building Bridges: Peace Ed's Conflict Resolution Training

At Peace Education, we’re committed to equipping young people and community leaders with the skills they need to resolve conflicts peacefully. This spring, our work continues at Shawnee Middle School, where we’ll be training 8th graders in conflict resolution throughout March and April.

We’re also thrilled to be working with Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation Staff and Teen Leaders March 26 - 28. These sessions will help equip staff and youth leaders with tools to navigate conflicts calmly and constructively—skills that will serve them well in their roles.

Another exciting event on the horizon is our third Family Engagement Night at McFerran Preparatory Academy on March 20. Our trainers will guide families through brainstorming, group sharing, and interactive games, all designed to teach problem-solving in a supportive, engaging environment. This event offers a condensed version of the multi-day training we provide in schools, giving families a hands-on introduction to our approach.

Since August, we’ve reached over 1,510 participants through conflict resolution training, mentoring, and peer mediation. With every session, we’re helping more young people and adults develop effective communication skills and build stronger, more peaceful communities.