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The Core Values That Mean the Most to Students

By Arthur Schwartz For the past four years Character.org has encouraged students in Grades 4-12 to reflect and write about a core value that means the most to them – and why. The program has been made possible by a grant from The School for Ethical Education. Titled...

Cultivating Resilience Through Vulnerability and Optimism

By Kate Pugmire   Being a kid isn’t always easy. A lot of adults may reflect on the days of their childhood with longing, when life seemed more carefree. But not all of us can say we experienced a childhood of ease, nor can many of our students. One school year, I...

A Spotlight on an Emerging School of Character

By Dr. Arthur Schwartz If there is one takeaway that I’ve gleaned over the past two decades researching the antecedents of moral courage, it’s that taking initiative is a muscle that can get stronger with training and exercise. Recently, someone contacted...

Saluting the Awesome Power of Sacrifice

By Dr. Arthur Schwartz   If there is one takeaway that I’ve gleaned over the past two decades researching the antecedents of moral courage, it’s that taking initiative is a muscle that can get stronger with training and exercise. Recently, someone contacted...

A Call to Character in the Age of AI

By John Kabashinski As Vice President of Character.org and a fanboy of AI, I feel a profound responsibility to address a recent tragedy that serves as a warning to all American families. Late last year, a mother in Florida filed a lawsuit against an AI company,...

Are Your Students Reflecting On Their Core Values?

By Wendy Horbinski – Coordinator, Laws of Life Dear Educators, Character.org is excited to once again sponsor the Laws of Life Essay Contest for students in Grades 4-12. This expressive writing contest offers students the opportunity to “reflect and write about...