Our vision is that all children receive a quality education in an environment which “connects the learning in the classroom with the cultural and spiritual understandings of the child.” (Standards of Practice in the Teaching Profession, 1999 & 2006)
Mission:
P.E.A.C.E. will work with churches, other religious organizations, parents, private schools, home school groups, government representatives, and publicly-funded school systems to:
1) Help all stakeholders (including publicly-funded school systems) to understand the following:
b. We all must respect those who live by different values, worldviews and beliefs,
c. Traditional-valued families, who raise their child(ren) from traditional or faith perspectives, have the right to have their child(ren) educated in a learning environment that does not contradict the teachings of the home or lead to conflict in the mind(s) of the child(ren) about what is right or wrong for them,
d. The legal supports for the right described in (c), and to
e. Inform families of the following:
ii. The policies and current curricula which may have a positive or negative impact on the values being taught at home,
iii. The available educational options and alternatives, where children receive a quality education in an environment that connects the learning in the classroom with the cultural and spiritual understandings of the child(ren), and
iv. The tools to help families communicate their values, faith and worldview to publicly-funded school systems.
2) Work to improve communication between parents and schools, for the intent of informing schools about the principles of the home, and to help parents and schools work together to establish educational options and alternatives (accommodations) that meet the needs of traditional-valued families.
3) Values:
P.E.A.C.E. will work to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders in the community, particularly with the churches.
It is by faith that we recognize our purpose and partnership with God in guiding and educating children, and believe that ultimately He is able to help us to work with the school system to develop educational alternatives.
P.E.A.C.E. will advocate for the needs of traditional-valued Christians who have children in publicly-funded school systems. When requested, P.E.A.C.E. may also assist other communities and families that hold traditional values and morals, including those of different faiths and those who do not adhere to any faith.
P.E.A.C.E. respects the fact that we live in a secular, pluralistic society. We ask that society respect our desire to raise our children according to traditional, Christian principles.
P.E.A.C.E. will enable families to make informed decisions about educational settings for their
child(ren).
P.E.A.C.E. understands that the important things in life take time, and is committed to developing educational environments which respect and support its vision.
It is ultimately a love for families and children that motivates us to assist them in having their desires for traditional educational options respected.