The Mosaic Project is an 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been teaching peace and understanding to children in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2001.The Mosaic Project. 28 September 2008. http://www.mosaicproject.org/missionThe Monthly. September 2008. http://www.themonthly.com/up-front-09-08.html
Curriculum Various teaching methods are used, including kinesthetic learning. Students are taught self-respect and respect of others, as well as ethnic awareness.The Mosaic Project. 28 September 2008.http://www.mosaicproject.org/curriculum The pedagogy is supported by social science research.The Mosaic Project. 15 May 2010. http://www.mosaicproject.org/research
Outdoor School The Outdoor School is a program for fourth and fifth grade students. During the duration of five days and four nights, students are exposed to diverse settings and experience racial integration firsthand. The program focuses on community and building self-esteem.The Mosaic Project. 28 September 2008. http://www.mosaicproject.org/outdoor It is well regarded by area parents.Berkeley Parents Network. 25 November 2007. http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/schools/mosaic.html
Staff The year-round staff consists of the five individuals who oversee the organization. There is also a board of directors. The Mosaic Project works with over two dozen partner schools.The Mosaic Project. 28 September 2008. http://www.mosaicproject.org/ourcommunity
Children Songs for Peace and a Better World The Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World album is a compilation of songs written and performed by members of the Mosaic Project, including Brett Dennen.Yes! Magazine. 4 May 2010 http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/america-the-remix/brett-dennen-my-most-important-songs It has received a Children's Music Web 2004 Award The Children's Music Web Awards. 2004. as well as a Parent's Choice 2004 Approved Award.Parents' Choice. 2004. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=15244&award=xx&from=Parents%27%20Choice%20Award%20Winners%20:%20Music Songs from the CD have been aired on the KFOG and KPFA radio stations.The Mosaic Project. 28 September 2008. http://www.mosaicproject.org/cds
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