Advocacy in the Classroom

Websites devoted to empowering educators and their classrooms


Child Rights Education for Professionals
CRED-PRO is an international initiative designed to develop educational programs on the human rights of children, for professionals working with and for children, to improve the development and quality of life of children.

Council for Global Education
CGE facilitates the creation and implementation of curriculum, programs and policies that prepare children for success in the emerging global community. CGE provides tools, teacher training, resources, and guidance for developing a framework for curriculum based on the four building blocks of education.

Cyberschoolbus
An online resource disseminating information on international issues and the UN through teaching materials, teacher training, and activities designed for use at primary, intermediate, and secondary levels.

Heifer International
Heifer International’s lesson plans and activities are complete resources for educators looking for fun activities that will help their students develop a passion for helping others.         

Teach UNICEF
Teach UNICEF helps teachers engage students year-round as active global citizens by learning about UNICEF and its efforts on behalf of children worldwide.

Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF supports self-reflection and self-discovery, and the development of values, skills and knowledge, as students help improve the lives of their peers around the world with health, education, equality and protection. Included is an online video, activities for the classroom, and how to get your fundraiser started.

United Nations Educational Outreach-Department of Public Information
The communications link between the UN and its affiliated non-governmental organizations through briefings, workshops, and an annual 3-day conference.  It also provides UN documents, press releases and the video lending library of UN films Sponsors.

United Nations Millennium Goals Campaign
Informs, inspires, and encourages involvement and action toward achieving the UN's eight Millennium Development Goals, and reports on their progress and implementation.

The content of the websites referred here do not necessarily reflect the philosophies of this web sponsor. ACEI does not endorse any commercial products or the solicitation for funds from any link listed here.