Helping students choose peace and lead with purpose.
Pathways to Peace is a 12-week school-based program that builds conflict resolution, legal awareness, empathy, and accountability.
Ask About the ProgramAn approved pilot in DeKalb County
12 weeks · Five schools · Grades 6–12
Approximately 150 planned student participants
MEGA International Legacy Foundation works with DeKalb County Government and DeKalb County School District to bring the program into participating schools.
Skills students can use.
Conflict resolution
Listen, express needs clearly, de-escalate disagreements, and practice peaceful responses.
Legal awareness
Understand how choices connect to school rules, responsibilities, and consequences.
Empathy & accountability
Consider another person's perspective, take responsibility, and make thoughtful decisions.
Twelve weeks of guided practice
MEGA-trained facilitators lead the program in schools. A teacher or school administrator remains in the classroom throughout every session.
Begin together
Community agreements, reflection, and an introduction to the learning experience.
Practice new skills
Guided lessons, discussion, scenarios, journals, and skill practice.
Lead and share
An Eagle Campaign project and concluding showcase bring learning into action.
Five schools. A shared commitment.
- Martin Luther King Jr. High School
- Clarkston High School
- Salem Middle School
- Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
- Columbia Middle School
Eagle Certification
Recognition of participation and demonstrated learning within the program, including attendance, a student portfolio, reflection, and an Eagle Campaign project.
Learning from the pilot
Attendance, student work, pre- and post-program surveys, and certification completion will help MEGA and its partners evaluate the experience.
Support students. Strengthen community.
County ARPA funding supports the pilot. MEGA is raising its matching contribution through nonprofit partners and individual donors.
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