 This is Teacher Appreciation Week, which made us wonder what qualities do teachers and peace builders have in common. We are adaptable. We are creative. We are dedicated. We are optimistic. We are resilient. We believe that peace is possible. And we can teach our students the knowledge and skills they need to resolve conflicts and build peace. In our communities and in our world. When we teach about peace, our students develop empathy and a sense of their global community, two things that are so important right now. It is more important than ever to teach students peace-building skills such as active listening and cooperation to help students navigate this new normal. Teaching about peace-building provides our students with hope and equips them with the skills necessary to help make a better world once this is all over. All of us at the U.S. Institute of Peace offer our deep appreciation to teachers everywhere for their continued commitment to educating their students during this pandemic. In turn, remain dedicated to providing teachers and other peace builders with the tools and resources they need to build a better future for all of us.