June was an interesting crossover of community-based mission with global vision. As the adage goes, “Think Globally but Act Locally.”...
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The Children Leading the Way, through the Desert
With a series of beautiful reflections, performances and presentations, springtime ushers in – the season of change, rebirth and transformation. From...
The Labor of Love, with Benefits
It is April 4, the solemn anniversary of losing a moralist of the ages. On a humble motel terrace in...
Her Name is Marypaz
Her name is Marypaz. For those of us privileged to be in the peace-building universe, we could not have scripted...
In Support of Keaton Jones
The video posted here epitomizes the kinds of experiences many of us saw in elementary school. Now, it is of...
Respect Builds Peace
Last week, Operation Respect had the honor and privilege of introducing our “Don’t Laugh At Me” program in Mexico at...
Operation Respect – Mexico
A New, Exciting Ally in Bullying Prevention What an amazing week we had in Mexico City! Hosted by the Fundacion...
Turning Insensitivity and Vitriol into Goodness of Heart
The context of the work of Operation Respect, dedicated to bringing up and educating children in an environment that is...
Thank you, Melania!
Today, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to Melania Trump, for speaking out against bullying,...
Conversations in the Classroom
In my 15th year with Operation Respect and my 50th year as an educator, I’m still thinking and educating and...
No Time for Despair
The temptation to despair over the state of the nation, even the state of the world, is strong. I share...
Operation Respect Honors Secretary John Kerry and Senator Harris Wofford
For a bit over a year now, we’ve been using the phrase “live love, teach peace, and fight unfairness wherever...