Peace Learning Center

What if your next difficult conversation became an opportunity instead of an argument?

Peace Learning Center's new Third Thursdays series begins with a hands-on Restorative Practices Training that will give community leaders practical tools to improve communication, build trust, and repair relationships at work and in your community.

✔️ August 20 & September 17
✔️ $150 registration includes BOTH required sessions
✔️ Training materials and guest park passes included

Learn more and buy tickets here: https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/third-thursdays-restorative-practices-training-series/

Third Thursdays: Restorative Practices Training Series - Peace Learning Center Join Peace Learning Center for Third Thursdays Restorative Practices training that covers two sessions Pt 1: 8/20/26, Pt 2: 9/17/26

Every election is an opportunity to strengthen our communities by participating in the democratic process.

If you’re 16 or 17, you may be eligible to serve as a paid poll worker through Indiana’s Hoosier Hall Pass program—a great opportunity to learn how elections work while serving your community.

If you’re 18 or older, now is a great time to verify your voter registration or update your information before Election Day.

Youth Poll Worker Information:
https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/voter-information/voters-rights/voting-systems-in-indiana/hoosier-hall-pass/

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
https://indianavoters.in.gov/

Hoosier Hall Pass Breadcrumbs Voter Information Voter's Rights Voting Systems in Indiana Current: Hoosier Hall Pass Hoosier Hall Pass The Hoosier Hall Pass poll worker recruitment program enables 16 and 17 year old students a "live" experience of democracy in action on Election Day. This program provides an opportun...

Business leaders across Indianapolis have already helped us reach more than 70% of our sponsorship goal for the Better Way Business Breakfast.

Now we're inviting you to join them.

On Tuesday, September 22, join us at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for what is quickly becoming one of Indianapolis' premier business networking and philanthropy events.

https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/better-way-business-breakfast/

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, will share her perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's students. You'll also connect with civic and business leaders from across Central Indiana and discover how Peace Learning Center is helping create safer schools, stronger communities, and brighter futures for young people.

Attendance is free, but your seat isn't reserved until you register. Bring a colleague, become a table host, and be part of the conversation—and the solution—shaping a better future for Indianapolis.

https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/better-way-business-breakfast/

Better Way Business Breakfast - Peace Learning Center Join us for the Better Way Business Breakfast 9/22/26 to support youth empowerment and address youth violence through opportunity.

PLC staff, friends and family came down with a bad last Saturday night!

Symptoms included:
🏀 Excessive cheering
🏀 Sudden standing and clapping
🏀 Uncontrollable high-fives
🏀 A strong desire to yell “DEFENSE!” whenever touched the ball

A huge "Thank You " to the Simon Skjodt family for donating their suite tickets to our crew as the rolled to a thrilling 20-point victory over the New York Liberty.

It was a great night with great people, great basketball and absolutely no chill once the comeback started.

GO FEVER!

Nine photos. Almost a full Summer of memories.

Peace Learning Center’s summer campers have moved, created, experimented, explored , learned about our climate, practiced peace-building skills and made plenty of new friends along the way.

From + Movement and Beginner Climate Camp, to Resilient Changemakers, SEL + Art and this week’s SEL + STEM adventures, every camp has offered something different—but the laughter, curiosity and sense of connection have been constant.

Here’s to two more weeks of learning, friendship and summer fun!

There’s a lot happening at Peace Learning Center this summer!

🥞 The Better Way Business Breakfast returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sept. 22, bringing business and community leaders together to support peace-building programs for students and educators.

🌿 Our Personal Peace Practices Retreat is coming up July 19, offering an afternoon of reflection, guided breathing, emotional regulation tools, and time in nature.

📰 The Indianapolis Recorder recently spotlighted PLC’s work in local schools, including a 90% drop in suspensions through restorative practices, peer mediation, and conflict resolution.

☀️ And our sold-out summer camps are in full swing, giving young people opportunities to learn, explore, build friendships, and practice peace.

Catch up on the latest PLC news:
https://go.peacelearningcenter.org/plc-news-better-way-breakfast-set-newspaper-spotlights-impact

PLC News: Better Way Breakfast Set, Newspaper Spotlights Impact Join Peace Learning Center for our premier fundraiser, the second annual Better Way Business Breakfast, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, from 8:00–9:30 a.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Peace begins with practice.

Join Peace Learning Center on Sunday, July 19, for Personal Peace Practices: Summer Retreat, a three-hour session with co-founder Tim Nation focused on calming the body, understanding emotions, and responding to stress with greater intention.

The afternoon will include guided breathing, reflection, a nature walk, quiet time in PLC’s labyrinth, and practical tools you can use at home, at work, with family, and in moments of conflict or stress.

Take a few hours to breathe, walk, reflect, and practice peace.



Spots are limited! register here: https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/personal-peace-practices-retreat-summer-2026

We’re grateful to the Indianapolis Recorder and reporter Hanna Rauworth for sharing this important story from Harshman Middle School: https://indianapolisrecorder.com/harshman-sees-suspension-rates-plummet-amid-school-transformation/

This is what happens when students, educators, school leaders, community partners, and funders believe there is a better way to respond to conflict.

Huge thanks to Harshman Middle School, Indianapolis Public Schools, and Indiana University Health for helping make this kind of prevention-centered work possible.

Through restorative practices and peer mediation students are learning how to pause, communicate, repair harm, and stay connected to school.

Harshman sees suspension rates plummet amid school transformation - Indianapolis Recorder Out-of-school suspensions at one Indianapolis middle school have fallen by 95% over the past four years as some students increasingly turn to mediation and restorative practices instead of disciplinary measures, according to new data released by the Peace Learning Center.

Peace Learning Center’s summer camps are in full swing, and our students are spending their days learning, exploring, creating, and growing together.

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List to help support camp activities, crafts, outdoor learning, and the everyday supplies that make a big difference during a busy summer program.

This is an easy, direct way to support local youth and help make camp even more meaningful.

View the wish list here: https://a.co/0d7YZD91