Ethical Living
Making choices that reflect your values
"Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do." Potter Stewart
We like this quote, but in reality most of the time - really, nearly all of the time - most people know what they ought to do -
they just have trouble actually doing it.
 | | Students raise their hands to show they know the right answer. |
All of us have struggled figuring out the "right" decision to make at some point in our lives, but typically that's because the "right" decision isn't the easiest or most convenient one to make.
For example, you've already committed to going to dinner with your boring Uncle Joe when you get a dinner invitation from a fun friend who's in town for just one night. Do you ditch Uncle Joe? (You don't really have to answer that question - we won't judge you!)
Obviously, this is a very simple and relatively unimportant example of an ethical decision. The consequences either way aren't life-threatening or life-changing. Yet, if we consistently make unethical choices in situations like these, chances are we'll make unethical choices when it comes to much more important issues as well.
Much research has been done about ethical decision-making especially as it relates to educating youth because increased antisocial behavior among youth indicates a lack of ethical behavior that is leading to many preventable tragedies (e.g. the U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world) in our society. (Click here to read an interesting article about ethics in education.)
That is why Peace Learning Center uses a holistic approach that goes beyond simply telling people what decisions are the "right" ones to makeby providing support and teaching skills which make it easier to lead an ethical life.
Volunteering to Help Students Become Ethical Adults We always need more caring people to help us do this important work. Research consistently shows that having positive role models can make all the difference in the world in helping young people mature into ethical adults. So, if you consider yourself an ethical person and have a couple of hours to share this spring and summer, please contact Kristina Hulvershorn by calling (317) 327-7144 or emailing her at khulvershorn@peacelearningcenter.org to learn how you can get involved. Ethics in the Workplace
 | Jerry Jones,
President & CEO of Cannon IV, Inc. |
Unethical decisions in the workplace occur for many reasons. Sometimes people make unethical choices because there is not clarity around what the "right" choice or decision might be. Misguided loyalty is another reason for unethical conduct on the job. Often, ethical problems are complicated and the proper choice may not be obvious. If you would like to learn more about ethical decision-making, plan to attend our April 10th Leadership Series event, "Utilizing Your Company Values to Support Ethical Business Decisions", led by our guest facilitator, Jerry Jones. During this highly interactive session, you will... - Examine real-life business situations
- Learn ways to address behavior that may border on unethical practices
- Discover how leaders in some companies have chosen to address these behaviors by leaning back on their company values
Register today if you'd like support in your quest to lead an ethical life. Spring Open House & Spring Cleaning Sale 
Escape work for an hour or two while enjoying a beautiful spring day at Peace Learning Center and Eagle Creek Park! Do meetings make you yawn? Do your students zone out in the middle of your lessons? Bring your co-workers and/or fellow board members from noon- 2pm to pick-up fun simple tips and activities to make your meetings more engaging. Educators plan to visit between 2-4 pm to learn simple strategies to make your lesson plans more engaging. The FREE PLC Spring Open House will also include: - Short presentations on PLC's customizable classes and summer camp programs
- House history & tour of J.K. Lilly, Jr's summer country estate
- PLC bird watch
- PLC corn hole!
- Light refreshments and drinks
- Spring Cleaning sale in the basement (Noon-4pm, Thursday & 8am-noon, Friday & Saturday)
By registering through this link, you will receive a complimentary Gate Pass to Eagle Creek Park valid for the entire day of the event. Peace Learning Center Hosts Anti-Bullying Workshop  | | Anti-Bullying Center of Excellence - Fanchon Stinger Fox 59 |
Kimber Bishop-Yanke,
Founder of Girls and Boys Empowered shared her expertise in anti-bullying education during a powerful workshop at Peace Learning Center earlier this month.
Kids Empowered has provided empowerment programs for more than 65,000 students since 1998.
Peace Learning Center hosted the workshop as part of our efforts to become a regional center for excellence in anti-bullying education.
Peace Learning Center is creating the center due to the increased need for anti-bullying education in our community. We recognize bullying education is not a one size fits all solution because different schools have different needs. Our goal is to bring together and evaluate the "best of the best" to provide practical resources for schools and parents who want to do more to make sure their children can safely learn and grow while they are in their care.
Is bullying a problem at your child's school?
So far, 91% of our respondents have said, "Yes." Sadly, 15% have also said their child's school is not a safe place for learning.
Take our short Bullying Survey for Parents and add your voice.This article highlights the peace education work Peace Learning Center is doing at Kaleidoscope Youth Center. | 
