Respect + Empathy
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.
“King High Remembers” brings high schoolers together with veterans for intimate interviews
A “King High Remembers” project launched at the California school in the 2000-2001 school year is starting to come full circle.
‘Most patriotic school in America’ cultivates a culture of service to God and country
Principal Diane Hesterhagen proudly describes St. Adalbert as “the most patriotic school in America,” and for good reason.
IL school’s ‘Wall of Honor’ highlights military veterans serving the community
Officials at Danville, Illinois’ Kenneth D. Bailey Academy want students to look up to military veterans, literally.
TN students step up with ‘amazing display of youthful pride’ in the USA
Over 2,000 students recently put on an “amazing display of youthful pride” in America at an Equine Education Day event in Nashville, Tennessee when a microphone malfunctioned during the National Anthem.
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.
Sixth grader launches nonprofit to serve up compassion for the homeless
Marlon Miller Jr. is a Georgia sixth-grader on a mission, and he recently launched a nonprofit to take it to the next level.
Teenager replaces a neighbor’s flag
Moses Lake, Washington resident Junior Villarreal’s home security camera recently caught a young man on his front porch, and he took to Facebook to identify the culprit.
College athletes visit MT schools to inspire students with messages about character, core values
Young students in Billings, Montana are soaking up lessons about character and leadership from college athletes they look up – an initiative aimed at helping students visualize their goals becoming a reality.