Character.org is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that advocates for character.
Formerly known as the Character Education Partnership, we have relentlessly advocated for character since 1993 -- because we believe character is at the core of who we are. Today, Character.org creates and shares resources that support people around the globe, including our 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character. Our vision is to serve as the hub for all
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01/02/2025
We are now accepting entries for our Laws of Life contest happening next year! If you have a message to share and want a global audience, now is your chance to apply!
Submit your application by February 20th, 2025, and let your story reach the world: https://character.org/laws-of-life-contest-2025/
01/01/2025
Character.org wishes everyone a very happy and prosperous 2025. May it be a year full of blessings, happiness, and growth, and may character continue leading the way of all the actions in our lives.
12/30/2024
Society comes from all different places, especially in the famously known "melting pot" of the USA. But nowadays, we all live under one sky, and we should act accordingly.
Love others and support them — you never know when you will need them!
12/30/2024
Discover how PreK-K educators at 12 innovative schools are integrating character development into every part of school life.
Explore effective early childhood methods for teaching and exemplifying various core values and character strengths.
The eBook also features a "Tips and Resources" section, providing parents and teachers with additional insights into specific character strengths or classroom techniques. Download our free eBook today: https://character.org/landing-character-leaders-ebook/
Your friend asks for private information about someone. Respect their privacy or share the details? Share your choice and why.
Some of us are procrastinators, and some are precrastinators. Adam Grant explains the difference, and also explains how procrastinators are seen as the more creative types, allowing themselves to think freely instead of rushing in to do the job.
In which side are you?
Applegarth Elementary, a first-time National School of Character, began its character journey in 2018. Their heartfelt video features teachers talking about the school’s core values as well as an amazing service-learning project with the Monroe Township Senior Center where students interviewed seniors on their life stories and then compiled each biography into a book titled Monroe’s Marvels.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vcAYwNanJI
12/25/2024
🎄✨ Merry Christmas to the wonderful community at Character.org! ✨🎄
As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this joyful season, let us also reflect on the values of character, kindness, and integrity that bind us together. May your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to fostering a world where character truly counts. Here's to a bright and inspiring New Year ahead!
12/23/2024
We have opened applications to our Laws of Life contest, coming up next year! If you have something to say and want the whole world to read it, it is your time to apply!
Apply here until February 20th, 2025, and put your story out to the world: https://character.org/laws-of-life-contest-2025/
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Steve Hartman from CBS News welcomes the 2024 National Schools of Character class of 2024 back to school. Check out Steve's Kindness 101 character initiative at http://kindness101.com
And to check out all the schools that are a part of our 2024 yearbook, click here: https://character.org/2024-national-schools-of-character-yearbook/
Having left her mark on history, Amelia Earhart's words ring truer than ever.
In a world where we can all cooperate to make something great, it is important to remember that kindness is infectious and that with just a smile or a kind gesture, we can change someone's day.
Frequently, helping others might contradict our values and may not always be the right thing to do. Even though they might be our friends, assisting them could put us in harm's way.
Academic duties can be intimidating, however, it is essential to aim for outstanding performance without taking the easy way out. This is the only way we can develop as individuals and learn.
12/19/2024
Visit our website today to discover our 2024 Digital Yearbook, featuring all of the incredible schools that made 2024 unique with their initiatives and their ideas: https://character.org/2024-national-schools-of-character-yearbook/
Let's give it up for our class of 2024 and wish for their continued success in 2025!
A neighbor won't clean up after their pet. Would you confront them or clean it yourself? Share your answer below!
12/17/2024
Explore how PreK-K educators at 12 innovative schools are integrating character into every facet of school life. Uncover practical strategies for early childhood to teach and exemplify a variety of core values and character strengths.
The eBook also offers a “Tips and Resources” section designed to assist parents and educators in gaining deeper insights into specific character strengths or classroom practices.
Download our complimentary eBook today: https://character.org/landing-character-leaders-ebook/
Joe Beckman was one of our special speakers at our 30th Anniversary Forum, helping open and change the minds of those who attended with his words and presentation.
We are excited to share more videos from last year's event with you, and to keep celebrating the power of character in 2025!
This two-time National School of Character begins each day reciting the Cambridge touchstone, “We show integrity, gratitude, perseverance, compassion, and kindness in everything we do, everything we say, and everywhere we go” (in English, Spanish, and Sign Language).
The Cambridge staff are especially proud of their sustained efforts to integrate service-learning experiences across academic subjects and each grade level. Check out their video to learn from teachers and students about how Cambridge uses Morning Meetings to foster character.
12/14/2024
It is easy to have friends when you're doing great, but when you're at your lowest, it is the true friends who show up and are with you through it all.
Cherish those who understand and love you for who you are, even when you're not your best self. These are the friends worth protecting!
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