Character Education

Learn how to help children develop traits like initiative, perseverance, and empathy to be successful and contribute positively to their communities.

Character Education
National Conversations Are Classroom Conversations
Amid a national controversy, a teacher leans on literature to help students make sense of events.
School Leadership
When Students Design Their Education
At Riverside School in India, students graduate prepared to tackle future challenges as citizens in a highly globalized world.
Character Education
Getting Their Hands Dirty
Experiential learning—like making incense sticks in factory conditions—teaches kids about real social issues.
5-Minute Film Festival
5-Minute Film Festival: Resources for Teaching About Character
Five videos and a set of resources for celebrating Character Day on September 26.
Character Education
The Value of Compassion in Teaching
Four simple ways to model and promote compassion, which is especially important for students with adverse childhood experiences.
Character Education
A Multipurpose Lunch Group
Lessons on manners and literature foster a sense of community that helps struggling students begin to find their way in school.
Student Wellness
Building a Bridge to a Place of Belonging
At a school in Norway, a program connects Norwegians and immigrants for pizza and games—with benefits for both groups.
Social and Emotional Learning
A Student’s Perspective on SEL
An eighth grader shares what she has gained from a long-term social and emotional learning program.
Character Education
Exploring the Benefit Mindset
Helping students see how they can have a positive influence on their community and the world goes beyond teaching and modeling empathy.
School Climate
How Strong Relationships Improve School Outcomes
A Nashville high school striving to close achievement gaps is relying on trauma-informed practices and social and emotional learning—and it’s getting results.