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Syrian student honors her government teacher as “Life Changer”
High school senior Hind Zeitohn arrived in Modesto, California from Syria two years ago. She nominated her government teacher, Christina Welch, for the Life Changer Award, saying, “She’s been there for me even when I lost hope in life.”
Teachers working on Dismantling Racism want officials to expand popular program
Teachers, faculty and parents familiar with the Dismantling Racism curriculum at Bowman Elementary School are urging the Lexington, Massachusetts school committee to expand the program across the district.
Classical Catholic school welcomes special needs students
Michael and Penny Michalak founded the Immaculata Classical Academy in 2010 intentionally to include students like their daughter, Elena, who has Down syndrome. The benefits of this model are widely shared by the whole school community.
Austin, TX increases access to Garcia boys school
School choice debates are often framed around competition; public district schools vie against public charter schools and private schools to enroll students. However, in Austin things look a little different. The public district celebrates the variety of schooling options available to parents, including Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
Wake Forest medical students mentor minority boys
Medical students are busy people. Wake Forest medical student Kwone Ingram uses some of his precious time to mentor minority boys in a local elementary school and to help place mentors where they are needed through a non-profit he founded.
Teachers key to NY school’s ‘National School of Character’ award
Lancaster’s Como Park Elementary is the only school in Western New York, and one of only four in the state, to win recognition as a “National School of Character” from the nonprofit Character.org.
10 Questions That Lead to Growth in School Culture
The answer to them will ultimately define and develop your positive culture in your school
Essay contest invites reflection on why character matters
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice (and NFL Hall of Famer) Alan Page’s keynote address Tomorrow’s Leaders—Why Character Matters invited students to reflect on the importance of character.
Winning isn’t everything for this sports nonprofit
The Indianapolis Colts are sponsoring Indiana’s rollout of the InSideOut Initiative to transform the current “win-at-all-costs” sports culture in which value is defined by the scoreboard, into one that defines and promotes sports as a human growth experience.
The Character Formation Project Garners Praise
Part one of a two-part series: Four Illinois educators weigh in on a new program that seeks to shape character from the inside out.
Scholars on Schools: Interview with Charles Glenn on Islamic High Schools
In this short clip, sociologist Charles Glenn talks with CultureFeed Editor Joanna Breault about the modeling of character by teachers and their openness to discuss difficult topics with students.
Russian luger shares his sled with American
At their core, the Olympics are a testament to the competitive spirit. However, amidst all of the celebration surrounding individual and team triumphs currently underway in Pyeongchang, American luger Chris Mazdzer has revealed that generosity and friendship also have a role to play in the proceedings.
