Pathways to Peace
DeKalb County
Build the skills to handle conflict, make thoughtful choices, and lead with confidence.
A 12-week, school-based program from MEGA International Legacy Foundation that connects empathy, accountability, and peaceful problem-solving with everyday life.
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Peace begins with the choices we practice.
A disagreement, a stressful moment, or pressure from friends can be a chance to choose a different response. Pathways to Peace gives students space to reflect, talk, and practice skills they can use with classmates, at home, and in their communities.
MEGA-trained facilitators guide the school sessions, with a teacher or school administrator present. This online learning space supports that work with lessons, reflection, activities, and assignments.
Understand your emotions
Recognize feelings, notice triggers, and practice pausing before reacting.
Work through conflict
Listen carefully, express your needs respectfully, and explore peaceful responses to disagreements.
Lead with empathy
Consider another person's perspective, support your peers, and help create a sense of belonging.
Take responsibility
Connect choices with consequences, build legal awareness, and practice accountability.
A learning journey you take together.
Each part of the program connects an idea with an opportunity to put it into practice.
- Begin with belonging. Build community agreements and reflect on your goals.
- Practice each week. Explore lessons and stories, discuss real-life scenarios, and complete reflections and activities.
- Put learning into action. Build your student portfolio and contribute to an Eagle Campaign project and concluding showcase.
Your facilitator will explain the weekly schedule, assigned work, and program expectations.
Grow your skills.
Spread your wings.
Eagle Bucks brings financial literacy into Pathways to Peace, connecting responsible choices with financial understanding.
Students also work toward Eagle Certification through participation and demonstrated learning, including attendance, a portfolio, reflection, and an Eagle Campaign project.
Review your Eagle Bucks with your facilitator. Program recognition follows the program requirements and facilitator review.
Getting started is simple.
For students
Sign in, open My Courses, and select Pathways to Peace - DeKalb County. Begin with Start Here, then follow your facilitator's instructions for each week. Keep your workbook nearby for reflection and practice.
For families and educators
Encourage students to talk about what they are learning and practice respectful communication. Contact the school facilitator for participation details, schedules, and help with access.
A shared commitment in DeKalb County.
Pathways to Peace is a program of MEGA International Legacy Foundation and part of DeKalb County's broader E2E initiative. MEGA works with DeKalb County Government and DeKalb County School District to bring the program into participating schools.
A few helpful answers.
Who is Pathways to Peace for?
The DeKalb County program serves students in grades 6–12 at participating schools. Your school or program facilitator can explain participation and enrollment.
Is this an online-only course?
No. Pathways to Peace is a school-based program led by MEGA-trained facilitators. This online course supports the guided sessions and student practice.
What if I cannot see my course?
Make sure you are signed in with your program account. If the course is missing or you need help signing in, ask your school facilitator or use the site's Support page. Creating another account may not give you course access.
How do students earn program recognition?
Recognition is based on program requirements and demonstrated learning, including participation, attendance, student work, and facilitator review. Your facilitator will explain the requirements. Completing the online progress bar alone does not establish certification.
Your next choice can make a difference.
Start with a moment of reflection. Practice a new response. Bring what you learn into your school and community.
