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Bullying program helps thousands of students avoid harassment
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is showing positive results in numerous U.S. schools, saving thousands of students from bullying over two years, a new study shows.
Defining Character: Why (Part 2)
The form of someone’s character is measured by their “moral discipline, moral attachment, and moral autonomy.” These definitions are more than just academic; they help us clarify what we instinctively mean when we speak of character and praise it.
Oregon reaches out to students for better solutions to bullying
The Oregon Department of Education launched a task force to delve deeper into bullying, and find creative ways to reduce incidents in the state’s schools.
CO schools refocus on drug use, bullying after ‘school snapshot’ survey
A recent “School Snapshot” survey showed students in Colorado’s Summit School District struggle with bullying and substance abuse at a higher rate than the state average, and administrators aren’t taking the news lightly.
A Bullying Lesson from an Inspiring Teacher: Character Is Destiny
Character can be defined as “values made manifest” through human behavior. We hold in our hearts certain aspirations like kindness and reverence. But how do we bring these qualities to life through our actions?
VA school staff form ‘Men of Vision and Purpose’ through mentorship, service work
Lafayette High School staffers Archie Jefferson, William Capers and Andre McLaughlin are developing “Men of Vision and Purpose.”
Back-to-school rally draws community together for backpack give-away, lessons on school safety
Alachua County Public Schools’ annual backpack give-away has a new theme this year: “See Something, Say Something, Do Something.”
Alabama 5th-graders honor their heroes in a public ceremony
Fifth-graders at Alabama’s Thompson Intermediate School are becoming Super Citizens by emulating local heroes who are making a difference in their community.
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.
How to teach gratitude through journaling
A Syracuse, NY, middle school is helping to focus students on the things that truly matter. “Having a bed to sleep in,” wrote Lincoln Middle School 7th-grader Jesse Swank in his school-provided gratitude journal.
A Story to Tell: The Importance of Education during Incarceration as Told by 22 Men and Women Who Know Firsthand
Available now! Just in time for Second Chance Month—a compelling collection of stories focused on educational programming and criminal justice reform
Using ‘growth mindset’ to learn from mistakes
Teachers in San Francisco schools are using a “growth mindset” approach to engaging students in math that encourages students to collaborate and embrace mistakes.