MA in education

Graduate program in restorative justice, building on Howard Zehr’s legacy, is the first of its kind in North America

by Andrew Jenner

In the fall of 2016, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) debuted an expanded course catalog featuring its new MA in Restorative Justice program. In keeping with
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Restorative Justice in Education Academy draws educators from six states for introduction into creating socially just, equitable learning environments

by Lauren Jefferson

Jonathan Stith invoked civil rights leader Ella Baker in his keynote address at Eastern Mennonite University’s Restorative Justice in Education Academy last week. Stith, who is national coordinator at the
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Celebrating Service: Pamela Rutt heads back to the classroom, fulfilling a dream as a sign language interpretor

by Moderator

This year, several Eastern Mennonite University faculty and staff, among them Pamela Rutt, former assistant director of the graduate teacher education program  in Lancaster, are moving into retirement after many
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‘Emotional Intelligence’ author Dan Goleman joins EMU graduate counseling faculty to share latest research on focus

by Lauren Jefferson

Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence and Focus Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, and conducts business. The Wall Street Journal
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‘Conversations on Sexual Violence’ symposium aims to nurture community-building and resilience

by Walt Wiltschek and Lauren Jefferson

A multi-year research project on domestic violence, under the direction of professor Carolyn Stauffer, will be highlighted in a community education symposium at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) this spring. The
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