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AZ district partners with ‘Anonymous Alerts’ app to combat bullying, school violence
An Arizona school district wants students to report bullying and safety issues, and it recently partnered with a mobile phone application to allow students to make anonymous complaints directly to administrators.
This teen is spending time in the gym rather than jail, thanks to this cop
Skokie police officer Mario Valenti is changing the perception of police in his community with a little compassion, and $150.
Wichita district launches new “opportunity” school for disruptive students
The Wichita, Kansas school district is launching a new “Opportunity Academy” for misbehaving students that will focus more on developing character – an effort to address increasing disciplinary problems in recent years.
Birmingham hires director of character education
Reports of racist teasing on an elementary school playground prompted Birmingham Public Schools to swiftly form a Diversity Committee and create a new director of character education position to address the issue.
School outreach to students, parents paying off
Administrators at Wyoming’s Albany County School District #1 are building trust with students and parents by engaging them in important decisions about curriculum development and graduation requirements, among other issues.
Eva Moskowitz on “Why schools should teach moral character”
Our Success Academy schools rank in the top 1% of all New York State schools. But we believe our students’ academic accomplishments are nothing if they do not also possess strong moral character.
OECD’s Schleicher: Ethics for an Age of Acceleration
In an age of acceleration, in which the human experience is faster and more disrupted than ever, ethics becomes even more important than it was in quieter times.
‘Culture coordinator’ connects students, family, school and community to build ‘positive environment’
Esek Hopkins Middle School “culture coordinator” Carina Monge is working to connect with students, parents, and local officials to bring her Rhode Island school community closer together.
NY preschoolers learn to manage their emotions with PEDALS program
Students at St. James Head Start in Depew, New York are learning to manage their emotions with coping mechanisms teacher Allan Hittle said they’ll likely rely on throughout their educational careers.
Research: Children grow up “happier” if they are grateful
A growing body of research shows that teaching children true gratitude can have beneficial health effects, while also leading to stronger relationships with others.
Summer school prepares Jewish students for leadership
A Yale University summer school is helping Jewish students who do not attend Jewish schools to study how their faith plays into a variety of issues—from public policy to economics, history and statesmanship—in a bid to cultivate young leaders.
A Sense of Community and Respect: Teaching in Rural Schools
I am so thankful to be exactly where I am