Educating in Times of Conflict

Our work as educators remains grounded on what schools do best: providing care, consistency, and meaningful learning. The following resources, shared by TIE and other organizations, are offered to support schools as they navigate these moments and continue the essential work of caring for students and our communities.

Resources:

• TIE’s articles from blogger Conrad Hughes, How to Educate in a Time of Crisis and How Might International Schools Position Themselves in Times of Armed Conflict
• Learning for Justice’s articles Discussing War and Conflict and Handle With Care - Supporting Young People
• From Common Sense Media, How to Talk to Kids about Violence, Crime, War and Tragedy
• The Council of International Schools’ Trauma Informed Practices
• The Academy for Social Civics article Teaching about War
• The International Baccalaureate’s Supporting Students and Schools Impacted by Crisis
• From UNICEF,  Exploring War and Conflict in Schools
• The British Red Cross has created a guide for How To Talk to Children and Young People About Conflict

Additional Support and Resource Pages: 

• International School Counselor Association’s support and resource page for Crisis and Grief.
• Recently published from from the Council of International Schools with links to many resources: Supporting educational communities amidst distressing news of conflict in the world.