How Can Schools Create A Culture of Dignity?
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz Last week, the Kern Family Foundation invited me to give a talk to 50+ school leaders on “How Character Gives SEL Its Why.” The foundation also provided each school leader at the convening a copy of the National Guidelines on Character &...
Who Coined The Term Ethical Fitness?
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz I cherish when two words come together to form an enthralling image. For example, over 25 years ago, I heard Rushworth Kidder use the term “ethical fitness” for the first time. I was immediately transfixed. Spellbound. What triggered my eureka...
Character E-Portfolios For All Students…Why Not?
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz I love reading Daniel Pink. The ideas from his books always spark my imagination. In collaboration with the Washington Post, he recently announced a new project titled Why Not? Over the course of the year, Pink will “be offering up ideas –...
Exploring Character Formation: Challenges, Questions, and Insights
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz I love leading workshops on how to emphasize and model character. Although each convening is different, at some point, I always strive to hand out a 3x5 index card and ask everyone to write down a question or concern that has been swirling...
Character.org Recognizes 87 State-Level Schools Of Character and 1 District of Character
Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2024) — Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character, today designated 87 state-level Schools of Character and 1 District of Character, and 2 International Schools (See below for the complete list of 2024 State...
Are You Encouraging Your Students to Strengthen Their Character Muscles?
By Wendy Horbinski - Coordinator, Laws of Life One of the best opportunities that a school environment provides is multiple “fresh starts” throughout the academic year. Whether your calendar is divided into quarters, trimesters, or semesters, each of these “mini new...
