{"id":3137,"date":"2021-10-12T00:41:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T04:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/character.org\/?page_id=3137"},"modified":"2024-04-01T00:54:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T04:54:38","slug":"what-we-stand-for","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/character.org\/what-we-stand-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Stand For"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What We Stand For<\/h1>\n

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Character is goodness-in-action<\/b><\/h3>\n

We envision a future where honest, trustworthy, respectful people treat others as they want to be treated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Character is goodness-in-action<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Character is goodness-in-action<\/b><\/h3>\n

We envision a future where honest, trustworthy, respectful people treat others as they want to be treated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Character needs to be taught, caught, and sought<\/h3>\n

Especially during adolescence, young people should be encouraged to form their own moral compass, based on timeless principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Character needs to be taught, caught, and sought<\/h3>\n

Especially during adolescence, young people should be encouraged to form their own moral compass, based on timeless principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Character needs to be taught, caught, and sought<\/h3>\n

Especially during adolescence, young people should be encouraged to form their own moral compass, based on timeless principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We Believe…<\/h2>\n

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Character reveals our common humanity transcending religious, cultural, and ethnic differences.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Parents and families are a child’s first character educator.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Research shows that comprehensive character programs in schools boost academic success.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Character development inspires young people to care about and practice their character strengths.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Caring adults need to model character.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”6″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Sports and after-school programs build character.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”7″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

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Successful workplace leaders “Hire for character…Train for skill.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”8″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Character shapes our ethics and ultimately our legacy.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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