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Presented at: World Council of Comparative Education Societies Conference Beijing Normal University Beijing, China, 2016 Comparative and International Education Society San Francisco, California, USA, 2019 - James Michael Brant World Institute for Social Education Development President The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of grass roots community participation occurring in two community centers in China. (Later studies add similar models from Russia, Kenya, South...

As we gather around warm meals and familiar faces this Thanksgiving, WISE ED pauses to reflect on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary. 2025 has been a season of growth, connection, and purpose for our community. From expanding our learning initiatives to welcoming new students, mentors, and partners, WISE ED has continued to evolve into a vibrant ecosystem where everyone can learn, lead, and belong. As we look back on this year, one theme rises above all others: gratitude . A...

By Michael Brant - President of WISE-ED Introduction – the Problem                 There have been many efforts to create peace in modern times, but our world remains a place of conflict, tensions, and wars declared and undeclared, disguised, unconventional, unrestricted.  When one situation seems to be settled, several new situations arise, like weeds in a garden.  These have the common roots of ambition for power and wealth, greed, fear, vengeance, desperation, and frustration.  Farmers and...