Philosophy & Methodology

This is About Protecting Human Life

This is About Protecting Human Life “Ultimately, I believe this [supporting transgender youth] is about protecting human life,” says Ohio Governor Mike DeWine of his decision to veto House Bill 68. The bill, which passed the Ohio House and Senate and was sent to the governor’s desk on Dec. 18, would have banned gender-affirming care
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Philosophy & Methodology

Talking About Scary Events with Young Children

Talking About Scary Events with Young Children If you’re like most people these days, your mind is at least partially occupied by some very scary events and realities. Stories of school shootings and gun violence plague the news. As a nation, we continue to grapple with the very real physical and emotional harm of structural
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Philosophy & Methodology

Re-ED in Real Life: Making Life-Changing Strides at PEP

Re-ED in Real Life: Making Life Changing Strides at PEP PEP Staff Development Director Ken Siemen recently sat down to talk about the transformative power of Re-ED. Siemen, who has spent his entire career at PEP, told the story of a student he had years ago, Joey, who made tremendous strides – literally and figuratively
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Global Strife Reinforces Commitment to Protecting Children at PEP

Global Strife Reinforces Commitment to Protecting Children at PEP By Habeebah R. Grimes, CEO, Positive Education Program I desire to live in a world that is free from violence. My own childhood and choice to work in service to children, many of whom have experienced or witnessed abhorrent forms of violence, inform this desire and
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