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Writer Parker J. Palmer is founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Author of nine books, he was recently named by the Utne Reader as one of 25 visionaries on its annual list of "People Who Are Changing the World." His latest book is On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old.

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Essay
Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy

Parker Palmer presents qualities of citizenship that are essential for sustaining democracy in troubled times.

by Parker Palmer
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Interview
Turning to Face the Dark
Educators Parker Palmer and Ariel Burger explore themes on suffering, healing, and joy in a contemplative dialogue.
with Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger and Parker Palmer
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Webinar
Working Towards Wholeness

A conversation with Parker J. Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger.
Companion Interview
Turning to Face the Dark
with Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger and Parker Palmer
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Webinar
Exploring Moral Education

A conversation with Parker J. Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger.
Companion Webinar
Working Towards Wholeness
by Cleary Vaughan-Lee, Parker Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger
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Webinar
Nurturing the Heart of Democracy

How might we teach democracy in our classrooms? Parker Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger, in this webinar recording, explore civic and moral education.
Companion Essay
Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy
by Parker Palmer
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Blog
Nurturing the Heart of Democracy Webinar Resources

Find a full list of resources, including books, articles, curricula, as well as a poem from Ariel mentioned during this webinar.

by Cleary Vaughan-Lee , Parker Palmer and Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger
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Student Contest Winners and Finalists: The Environment Is in You

This contest challenged students to take a photograph or create an original illustration that documents the fragility, hope, and future of our planet’s ecosystem due to climate change. 

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