Character And The College Application Process
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz This past summer the Supreme Court ruled against the use of race in college admissions. In his majority opinion, the Chief Justice wrote: “Nothing prohibits universities from considering an applicant’s discussion of how race affected the...
5 Reasons Why We Don’t Always Show Kindness
Note to reader: My blog posts are written to shed light on important character-related topics and themes. I welcome your thoughts on the post below. I’m eager to learn. In less than two weeks, Character.org will be celebrating our 2023 National Schools and...
Should we talk to children and teens about evil??
Note to reader: My blog posts are written to shed light on important character-related topics and themes. I welcome your thoughts on the post below. I’m eager to learn. Several days ago, I received an email from someone who served a long time in the military. He...
Jim Clark, President of the Boys & Girls Club of America, is Character.org’s 2023 ‘Ethics In Action’ 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.
Character.org Announces Dr.Phil Brown as their 2023 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.
Four Ways to Help Students Develop Their Commitment Muscle
By Dr. Arthur Schwartz This spring Character.org featured a series of articles, podcasts, and webinars under the banner “Ethics in Action.” Supported by a grant from The School for Ethical Education, the series explored a range of concepts and practices to foster...