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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.
Austin schools encourage students to become “mindful” of themselves and others
The Austin Independent School District is incorporating “mindfulness” practices into the school day, and officials contend the stress reduction, breathing and other techniques are helping students stay focused.
The Character Frame Shift
The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) predicted a day when it would be impossible to say, “Thou shalt not.” In late-modern North America, we are fast approaching that day. To the degree that this is true, it will influence how we think about and engage in character formation.
AL students mount campaign against child clothing manufacturer over conditions for garment workers
Students for Fair Labor at the University of Alabama believe garment workers in El Salvador are being exploited by apparel manufacturers, so they’re pressuring university officials to do something about it.
South Bronx students take responsibility for peer mediation
Community School for Social Justice founder Sue-Ann Rosch discussed how administrators at the South Bronx school help students take responsibility for their actions with peer mediation during an Education Leaders Roundtable at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture this spring.
School character program challenges students to go a week with no screen time
Illinois principal Cynthia Tolbert will do just about anything to get her students at Alhambra Primary and Grantfork Elementary schools to understand what it means to have good character and live a healthy lifestyle.
Family sues school officials for allegedly failing to stop bullying that led to son’s suicide
A civil jury in Saratoga County, New York is considering whether officials at Oliver W. Winch Middle School and South Glen Falls school district is liable for the suicide of a 13-year-old student who was relentlessly bullied.
Virginia students influence Government 911 law
Virginia law now requires local agencies to accept text messages to 911, thanks to a law crafted by four Centreville High School students as part of their U.S. government class.
On Feeding the Good
Everyone has character. A person is not born with character; it is learned. It is not genetic, but it can be taught. It cannot be bought, but it can be earned.
American Legion connects students with local officials during County Government Day
Veterans recently teamed up with the American Legion to introduce high school students to the intimate workings of county government, an annual tradition that connects students with public officials in their community.
A community-wide effort to ingrain shared values into local culture, curricula
New Providence Character Award presented: “Our character education is based on integrity, fairness, respect and responsibility.”
U.S. Air Force recognizes JROTC character education programs that ‘exceed standards’
When it comes to character and citizenship education, Lamar Consolidated High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program “exceeds standards.”
