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Why I Believe Humor is a Character Strength
Dr. Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, reflects on his conversations with his friend Chris Peterson over whether humor is a character strength.
Colleagues pay tribute to “Sandy Award” recipient Dr. Michele Borba
Richard Weissbourd, Mann Rentoy, Dr. Thomas Lickona and Dr. Arthur Schwartz congratulate Dr. Michele Borba for receiving the 2021 Sanford N. McDonnell Lifetime Achievement Award. Read our official press release.Tribute from Richard WeissbourdRichard Weissbourd is...
Character.org Announces 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Character.org has selected Michele Borba, Ed.D. to receive the 2021 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. The “Sandy Award” is named in honor of Sandy McDonnell, one of the driving forces behind the current character education movement in the United States.
Why Negative TikTok Challenges Appeal to Kids — And What Parents and Schools Can Do
“Devious licks” and “Slap-a-Teacher” are the latest type of TikTok Challenges, appearing on social media and in commentaries about them in news bulletins, emails home from school principals, and PTA newsletters.
Dr. Debra Cohen Joins Character.org as the John Winthrop Wright Director of Ethical Education
Dr. Cohen will work directly with schools and districts in the United States to equip students of all ages with the skills and competencies to live their core ethical values.
A Virtuous Contemplation
Poor Richard’s Almanac is full of classic character wisdom, such as “Haste makes waste,” and “Don’t throw stones at your neighbors if your own windows are glass.” Benjamin Franklin also wrote in “The Art of Virtue” about a process of identifying and striving toward 13 character virtues he deemed of paramount importance. I found inspiration in this passage and decided to go on my own character virtues journey. I started by reflecting on positive feedback I’ve received in performance reviews but quickly realized that virtues go beyond work and school. So I shifted gears and started thinking about interactions in the world and at home that I’ve felt really good about.