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512 GPA Secondary Education/History and Government Major Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Heartspring Pedalfest Fellowship of Christian Leadership Camp Rock with the Shocks Character Education Workshop Reading at elementary school. (Siusalukis.com)
Fun and safe activities for kids on break Jun 4, 2008
Lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., arts and crafts, gym activities, computer lab, Olympic games and character education. Nogales-Santa Cruz. (Nogales International, AZ)
On the Tee with Verle Jun 1, 2008
The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation whose focus is to give young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship through golf and character education. The SCGA Foundation currently works with The First Tee chapters of the Central Coast, Coachella Valley, Pasadena, San Diego, South Los Angeles, and Ventura County. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
By whatever name, they are 'laws of life' Jun 1, 2008
That is why today s character education initiatives in schools are not embroiled in debate about the Commandments and other religious teachings. They are incorporating the Commandment s principles as integral to the education process and to solving societal problems. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Naman Crowe: Can things be worse than they are? May 29, 2008
Unless our character education can catch up to our war-making skills, our evolvement, compared to the dinosaurs, will be short-lived and appear as a tiny blip in the Age of Insects. There may be some rats and other rat-like creatures that will carry on and continue to evolve as life forms after humanity has destroyed itself by nuclear war, but there won t be any humans left to either know about it or care. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Gillett School Notes May 29, 2008
These critters teach different aspects of character education. The series consists of six different critters, including Carrie the Caring Cat, Rusty the Respectful Raccoon, and Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Officials: Prescription drug abuse is rising May 29, 2008
Howard Mettelman, Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES superintendent, said drug abuse is discussed as part of character education programs. It looks at awareness, respect of not only individuals but self respect by abiding by the laws and regulations, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 25, 2008 May 25, 2008
Her specialties included character education, elementary and secondary teaching methods, and social and cultural foundations. She taught numerous classes to in-service teachers, including those at the University of Notre Dame and the Kenan Ethics Program at Duke University. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Character First May 24, 2008
Tennessee High School Football and Basketball. com covers high school athletics in Tennessee on the Scout. (The Insiders -- Tennessee Prep)
OUR KIDS INC.: From basketball to life-changing lessons, summer program offers youths a different way to beat the heat May 24, 2008
exercise and training program designed to help inactive and overweight people of all ages understand the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle; K.E.M.O.N. -- Keeping Everyone's Mind on Nutrition, which includes workshops that address health issues plaguing the community; Project "I Want 2 Help," where students can earn community service hours while learning the importance of community involvement; I Can Mentoring Program, which pairs students with an academic adviser or athlete to help them... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Activities Abound For Children After Schools Days Come To A Close May 24, 2008
From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., your child has the opportunity to be involved in a variety of fun activities such as character education, art and fitness. Participants in this program will also be encouraged to explore volunteer opportunities and will be taught valuable career skills such as filling out an employment application. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Employees of club can pick charities May 20, 2008
The national First Tee youth development program, which teaches character education through the game of golf to young people of all backgrounds, will receive $1 million. Since 1998, the Masters has given more than $11 million to the organization. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Friendly and Helpful Daisies May 18, 2008
A Girl Scout Daisy Enjoys Character Education Activities. Character education program activities for kindergarten projects to help girls earn their "Friendly and Helpful" Daisy Girl Scout Petal ... The Girl Scout Daisy character education program teaches girls in kindergarten how to live by the Law. (Suite101.com)
What we can learn from May 17, 2008
Kids bridge conducts an annual competition for community service and provides other character education and diversity appreciation programs. MORE EDITORIALS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Sav-A-Life expands, adds ultrasound capabilities May 16, 2008
"Robbins said Dr. Kathy W. Payne had just purchased an ultrasound machine when she had her stroke. Payne simply provided the machine to the Pregnancy Resource Center free of charge. An open house will be held Sun., May 18 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in recognition of the newly opened medical clinic. The public is urged to attend.Sav-A-Life offers several free and confidential services including free pregnancy testing, confidential counseling from a Biblical perspective by trained volunteer... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Board reviews discipline policy May 14, 2008
The Saturday suspension classes will involve character education and academic studies. His plan is to change the trend of students missing out on instructional activities when there are options. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Metro Briefs May 14, 2008
Board member Gayle Klouda said phone calls and requests prompted the development of a Character Education Ends Policy. The policy reads, "Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a set of common core interpersonal and civic values and will demonstrate acceptance and internalization of those values through their social and ethical behavior during the school day and at school activities.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
Halos' Oliver, Hunter visit middle school May 13, 2008
The contest is a major component of the education program called Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life, a multi-curricular character education program developed by Major League Baseball and Scholastic, Inc., and directed by Sharon Robinson. While Oliver fielded questions during the day, outfielder Torii Hunter and Robinson participated in a pregame ceremony to honor essay winner West. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Padres honor Breaking Barriers finalist May 12, 2008
Also taking part was Sharon Robinson, author and daughter of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson who was on hand to promote "Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life," a multicurricular character education program developed by Major League Baseball and Scholastic, Inc.. Tyler's essay was selected among the more than 11,500 that were submitted in a contest that asks students to describe their efforts to overcome personal barriers and obstacles while using Jackie Robinson as an example. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Mullins marks successful first year of tutoring classes May 8, 2008 A World of Art May 8, 2008 Clemson Community Relations Group Visits Frazee Dream Center in Greenville, SC May 8, 2008 CHILD CARE CORNER - Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom May 6, 2008 7 Habits' guru offers timeless advice May 3, 2008 Second graders learn it takes a goat to raise a village May 2, 2008 CHILD CARE CORNER - Character Critters Program promotes interaction between parents and their children May 2, 2008 New chief for Sarah Noble May 2, 2008 More of this story May 2, 2008 Maybe it's time for Jon to move on Apr 22, 2008 Character@Heart Awards Announced Apr 21, 2008 Cotillion expansion plans include Richmond County (2) Apr 20, 2008 School Superintendent Calls for End to School Fighting Apr 19, 2008 Healing Species featured in national journal Apr 18, 2008 Sticking up for the community Apr 15, 2008 Football combine held at Gordon Central Apr 15, 2008 Daisy Petal; Honest and Fair Apr 14, 2008 Menegay a role model at Hudson Middle School Apr 13, 2008 Character Counts, But Not by Race Apr 12, 2008 Reaching for the stars Apr 11, 2008 Teacher beating leads to calls to address classroom violence Apr 11, 2008 Earning Daisy Girl Scout Petals Apr 10, 2008 Girl Scout Alternatives Apr 10, 2008 Lore Elementary School a finalist in Apr 9, 2008 Students Learn About Character On Anniversary Of MLK's Death Apr 5, 2008 Trustees recommend less homework Apr 5, 2008 Teachers worry homework plan will tie their hands Apr 5, 2008 Defending Champion Woody Austin Helps Memphis Kick-off Countdown to 2008 Stanford St. Jude Championship Apr 5, 2008 Pet owners must clean up after Fido, council says Apr 3, 2008 Daisy Girl Scouts Apr 2, 2008 Reds honor five, including Nuxhall Apr 1, 2008 New program to focus on character Mar 30, 2008 Preschool critical to kids, club told Mar 29, 2008 Galt school praised for its character Mar 29, 2008 Community Calendar Mar 27, 2008 A 'reasonable' response to the violence Mar 22, 2008 USD_207 sets 2008-09 school calendar Mar 21, 2008 Wilson starts to catch on Mar 21, 2008 Manners coming to Montgomery County Mar 19, 2008 Sports letters: Modesto Christian, junior colleges Mar 16, 2008 Survivor, now in Cobb, recalls Holocaust Mar 15, 2008 Allowing guns on campus is nutty idea Mar 15, 2008 Lies and consequences Mar 7, 2008 Dogs begin run for No. 1 Monday Mar 3, 2008 Exhibit on Anne Frank visits Athens Mar 3, 2008 Price Laboratory in running for national award Mar 1, 2008 McEducator Night draws many ... Rotarians again to provide fireworks on Fourth of July; Option for Sunset Industries approved ... Quincy teacher publishes book ... Downtown Development Authority adds youth to board ... CHC Foundation recipient of $1.6M bequest from Botts ... Barbershop quartet prepares for performance; Student teacher leading foursome ... Michigan Senate passes HB 5834; Bill now awaits Gov. Granholm\'s attention ... Locals part of KCC production ... Library hosts book club ... Hart faces possession, delivery charges ... Bailey looking at five-year felony ... There is still time to make arrangements to attend Friday’s economic summit ... 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McEducator Night draws many Feb 28, 2008 BladenboroPrimaryreceiveskudos Feb 23, 2008 Tiny Fundraiser Touches Home at Nike Elementary Feb 23, 2008 Kids give to Helping Hands Feb 23, 2008 Book conference brings characters to town Feb 23, 2008 School board meeting full of appreciation and recognition Feb 21, 2008 Three signees from Upson-Lee (115) Feb 19, 2008 Top marks for integrity, respect Feb 17, 2008 Lansing Freshman Foundation raising grades Feb 14, 2008 Wapakoneta sophomore wins essay contestPosted 8 hours, 31 minutes ago. Feb 11, 2008 Getting the buzz on 'beeing' healthy Feb 11, 2008 Longfellow blanket project tying together service-learning, character education (2) Feb 9, 2008 School board discusses district goals Feb 7, 2008 Westwood on list for national award Feb 7, 2008 Remembering Joe Nuxhall Feb 5, 2008 Community of Character Initiative reaches out to 1,000 fifth-graders Feb 2, 2008 Unit Five board ratifies new three-year pact with teachers Jan 30, 2008 Cotillion expansion plans include Pecos County Jan 24, 2008 CHARACTER EDUCATION ... 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Smith said the class also teaches character education. "We teach the students not only academics, but manners and behavior," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Miss Iowa talks character with A-P students May 8, 2008
As the reigning Miss Iowa, Reed tours the state promoting character education. She follows a six-pillar formula taught in many Iowa schools. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
DeMarsico also developed a character education program in the district and led Dulles MS to the finals of the National Schools of Character, the first middle school to achieve the recognition in the Houston area. I was thrilled to be chosen to start a character education in our schools. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
character education program, passed out pencils, stickers and rulers and taught the children the Clemson cheer in cadence count. (Clemsontigers.com)
Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child s setting. Some ways to prevent violence in the classroom are as follows. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Other books are on how to bring character education into schools, how universities can transform communities, and one for college students on management. Then there will be Live Life in Crescendo, which says the most important work you're going to do is ahead of you, with your children and grandchildren. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cox says she hopes to make this a regular project for her second graders, incorporating the literacy angle of the Beatrice's Goat story with a character education unit about kindness. It's obvious from student reactions that they grasped not only the concepts of how to earn money and how to spend it wisely, but also the good that can come from that. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Character education has been identified as a key need for children. Research indicates the foundation for moral development is strongly influenced in the very early years of a child s life by parents, early teachers and caregivers. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
"As I started to learn about New Milford, I was really impressed with the strategic beliefs of the plan. It's a very comprehensive plan. There's a strong belief in the community as being part of the educational process. To me, that's important," he said, also citing the district's attention to character education as important to him. "They have a strong belief in character education. . . . They want to put their support into improving student achievement and using the district's resources to... (New Milford Times, CT)
OK d Cindy Miss Tippytoe Johnson s request to continue the RPM Outreach Program, which offers Released Time Character Education and Bible classes, next year at A.C. Moore (3-4), W.S. Neal (K-4) and Flomaton (K-6) elementary schools and Pollard-McCall (K-8). The program s enrollment stands at 1,309 students. (Atmore Advance, AL)
He proposed such costly programs as "universal quality preschool, universal higher education, universal character education, and universal after-school programs.". Even liberals were shocked by the extravagance of his promises. (NJ.com -- News)
The "Pioneers in Character Education" Luncheon marked the fourth year the organization honored schools, businesses and parents ... 2007-2008 Pioneers in Character Education Award Recipients. (WSJA.com, AL)
The National League of Junior Cotillions, a program of etiquette, character education, and social dance training for middle and junior high school students, has announced plans to establish its national program in Richmond County. We will be selecting a director for a local chapter who will receive complete training and an exclusive territory for expansion, said Anne Colvin Winters, NLJC national director. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
"We are gonna to do all we can to prevent any violence and any bullying. So we are gonna give students character education they need to overcome the temptation to lash out when there are differences of opinion or other conflicts." says Ward. Educators say they will re-focus on programs already in place to prevent violence. (WREG.com, TN)
Character education falls under the umbrella of compassion education because if you teach a child compassion, they will have respect for the feelings of others and a sense of responsibility. If you can make that connection to their heart, then they can reclaim their future this hard, mean world wants to snatch from them, Thompson said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
In the fall, North Nodaway seventh grade students, along with middle school history and character education teacher Jeremy Ingraham, attended an emPower Plant Conference in St. Joseph, sponsored by Heartland Foundation's Service Learning Opportunity. At the conference, the students were encouraged to develop some kind of volunteer activity and apply for a grant to help implement their plans. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
com and Foxsports and director of Character Education in Sports. The combine tested players in drills such as the vertical leap and 40-yard dash, and helped to compile data such as heights and weights. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Daisy Girl Scouts Petal Patches; Character Education in Kindergarten. Kindergarten Girl Scouts earn petal patches for learning the Girl Scout Law and promise. (Suite101.com)
Character education is exemplified in him. Menegay said he strives to teach students the required curriculum, but he also wants them to learn about manners, courtesy and respect. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
schools (where my children attend) recently joined a nationwide "sounds good" trend by introducing a character education curriculum ... schools (where my children attend) recently joined a nationwide "sounds good" trend by introducing a character education curriculum. (Townhall.com)
" But even more important is that the visit reaffirmed the school's emphasis on character education. "Even if times are hard, we tell them that if they give back to others, it will come back to them," Romanowski said. The News-Herald, A Heritage Newspapers Tri-Weekly Publication Please visit the area for additional contact information. Copyright 2007 , an affiliate of All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the written permission... (The News-Herald)
State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick called for increased character education, community partnerships and parental responsibility. City schools officials say the student involved in the attack on Berry has been suspended. (USA Today -- News)
Daisies enjoy kindergarten activities for character education ... Discussing the character education principles in the Girl Scout Law, and asking the girls to think of examples of living by these principles can help them gain a better understanding. (Suite101.com)
Christian and Secular Girl Clubs for K12 Character Education ... There are several girls-only and coed opportunities for character education and developing leadership skills. (Suite101.com)
national Character Education competition EWING -- Stellar character education programs such as the Unity Program at Lore Elementary School have earned the school a spot as a national finalist in the Character Education Partnership's National Schools of Character awards program. CEP, a national advocate for quality character education initiatives, chose 25 finalists from 149 applicants from across the United States ... "I applaud each school and district's commitment to positive youth... (NJ.com -- Times)
The lesson was an extension of the character education program in place at the school. "I learned that character is everything," student Latrice Alexander said. (Click2Houston, TX)
"Our character education talks about accountability, but this smacks in the face of students being accountable. "Many parents in my community are very concerned there should be consequences. "Superintendent Karen Grose, who spearheaded the review, said teachers use a range of consequences for incomplete homework, from meeting with the teacher to serving a detention to losing marks "as a last resort. (Toronto Star)
"We've got to set some boundaries and parameters. We're teaching character education.". In 2006, the board introduced a set of guidelines called Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting, known as Fresh AER, to ensure all teachers understand the acceptable ways to evaluate student performance. (Globe and Mail)
The program also includes character education elements through introduction to The First Tee Nine Core Values(TM) -- honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. NSP curriculum is being taught at 33 Memphis City Schools through the financial support of the Stanford St. Jude Championship. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the past year, Weed and Seed programs and services have included neighborhood clean-ups in the Northside and Southside areas, assistance with a senior citizens Thanksgiving program, community meetings, the implementation of a mentoring program at Sim Scott Park, abstinence prevention programs and character education programs. Airport grant. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Daisies Participate in Character Education Activities ... Instead of earning patches and badges based upon completing tasks, the Daisies earn patches shaped like flower petals for participation in character education activities based upon the Girl Scout Law ... Many leaders choose to do craft activities, print Girl Scout themed coloring pages, use character education tools found online, or simply use available props and costumes for dramatic play. (Suite101.com)
The jersey Harang wore will be placed in the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, while the others will be donated for an auction to benefit the Joe Nuxhall Character Education Fund. "They came to me and asked me if I wanted to wear it [for the entire game]," Harang said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
With students assaulting teachers, phoning in bomb threats and joining gangs, and with none of the middle schools meeting federal benchmarks, Tony Warenzak wonders just how much character Richmond County's character education is instilling ... Character education at Lamar had become defunct, teachers and administrators said ... Character education has come and gone in American schools since the 1890s, the last major renaissance happening in the early 1990s. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Now, she said, character education and teaching socialization skills has grown in importance at the preschool level. "We're preparing children for life, not just for kindergarten," Pate said. (Carmi Times, IL)
Marengo Ranch Elementary School in Galt has been named California's school of character by the Character Education Partnership. The Character Education Partnership is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that focuses on promoting character education at kindergarten-through-12th-grade schools ... According to CEP's Web site, character education is instilling values in children by working them into all areas of school, whether that be riding the bus, sitting down to eat or learning social studies. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ellis Middle School will host Food For Thought-Pizza and the Pillars a Character Education Collaboration Workshop. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pizza will be provided. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
I agree with Kathy Scott that it would be good to enforce anti-bullying policies, to enhance character education and to monitor student behavior. That does not guarantee that there will not be an act of violence by a student or other person with a weapon on campus. (Nogales International, AZ)
Schwanz spoke about recent activities at Bradley, including its annual assembly on character education by the American Royal, Leap into Reading day, which featured 20 guest readers, and the Cat in the Hat Caf/, another promotion for reading. Bradley Librarian Shirley Hargis gave a Smart Board presentation on the caf/, which featured Dr. Seuss titles on the menu. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
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We are an organization that teaches social and character education as well as ballroom dancing to mostly middle-school students, Winters said. The organization has nearly 400 chapters in more than 30 U.S. states. (Conroe Courier, TX)
But of course, in this instance, the players come to "The Factory" for character education and a renowned curriculum. It is merely an obtrusive aside that a basketball court gets in the way. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A comprehensive resource library for educators, scholars and the media supporting archival, genealogical and Holocaust research, character education and heritage studies. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Schools would be far safer if they enforced anti-bullying policies and enhanced character education to prevent retaliatory behavior. Almost every student who has brought weapons onto campus with the intent to kill and maim has suffered years of torment. (Nogales International, AZ)
What else explains the trend in antiplagiarism software, ethics courses in business schools, or character education in classrooms. Or the "truth boxes" published by the media that catch mischaracterizations and campaign fibs. (Christian Science Monitor)
"I have had a good talk with those guys during our character education time. ... We not only want to talk about theory of leadership but lets put it into action.". On offense one player to watch as a potential emerging leader is fullback Brannan Southerland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's a personal story," she said. Educators strive to make the lessons of the Holocaust personal to students, as well. Nearly two school groups a day have planned to visit the Oconee branch during the exhibit's 12-day stay there. The commission Wygoda leads has a mission to help foster character education in Georgia's students through lessons on the World War II genocide leading to millions dying for no reason other than their race, religious beliefs, physical or mental abilities or political... (Athens Banner-Herald)
r the second year in a row Malcolm Price Laboratory School has been named one of the top 25 finalists for the 2008 National Schools of Character award by the Character Education Partnership in Washington, D.C.. Every year, CEP names 10 public and private schools as National Schools of Character for displaying comprehensive, exemplary character education programs that demonstrate the CEP's 11 principles of character education ... "Years ago, PLS students, staff and parents established our core... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Heather Jeffrey / The Reporter Mrs. Maintstone, the Character Education teacher at Jennings Elementary School in Quincy, is shown with Trall at the McEducator Night in Quincy on Tuesday. QUINCY Supporters of Jennings Elementary School in Quincy came out in droves on Tuesday night at the Quincy McDonald s for McEducator Night. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Representatives of these schools received awards during a luncheon ceremony at the 2008 Safe Schools and Character Education Conference held in Greensboro. Jose Rodriguez, assistant principal for Bladenboro Primary, represented the school at the conference. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
On campus, Nike students who are caught acting out the meaning of the character education word of the month receive an array of recognition ... The Pennies for Pal program has grown into a learning tool that educators probably had in mind when they launched the character education word of the month program ... For Armstrong and her Nike staff character education is as important as the ABCs. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The annual donation drive is part of the school district s emphasis on character education. Some people don t have things that we have, and that makes them sad, third-grader Annabel Medina explained. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
" Part of Willems' philosophy when creating new characters is to make sure they are drawn in a way any child can replicate, he said during a video interview available on his Web site (mowillems.com). He wants children to have the freedom to draw Pigeon and play with him on their own page. Literary educators generally adopt the creators' work for their teaching mission, as well. Many of the nearly 500 registered participants will attend talks on myriad subjects related to bringing children and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Implement a character education program for Pre-K-12 grades. Insure all students attend a safe and orderly school. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
"They have done all of the hard work, they bought into our character education program and they have set a fine example for the other members of the team. Not everything has gone smoothly for them, but they've keep their heads up and did what they needed to do to become better football players and better people. We are going to miss them because they are cornerstones to our program and fine members of our community.". Juantez Hartsfield has been a staple for the program in many ways. (Thomaston Times, GA)
GREENVILLE Character education and a positive school climate are as important as academic performance in the setting of goals at Greenville s schools. Teams at each building level elementary, middle school and high school have been working to develop goals for the 2007-2008 school year. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
The site council chose to focus on character education and bullying. Hollering said the Be the Change program was created in 1987. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
This contest promotes character education within the schools, said contest Chairwoman Jan Hawk. Hawk said she hopes the values that pupils wrote about in their essays will continue on in their future. (Lima News, OH)
Each month the school discusses character education at these assemblies. Other topics covered recently include being a goal setter, and responsibility. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
ADVERTISING~ Friday, February 8, 2008 11:54 PM CST Longfellow blanket project tying together service-learning, character education By ANDREW WIND, Courier Staff Writer WATERLOO --- The Longfellow Elementary School kindergartners are on the floor gathered around a fleece blanket with its edges cut into strips. Small hands reach for the fabric fringes, careful to match up corresponding pieces from the top and bottom blankets. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Provide character education for Pre-K - 12 grade. Promote countywide unity and improve communication among schools. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Every year, the Character Education Partnership (CEP) names 10 public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character for their outstanding work in character education ... Winners may differ in their methods and implementation but all have comprehensive, exemplary character education programs that exemplify CEP's Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education and serve as models for others ... The criteria used to judge National Schools of Character award winners is... (Friendswood Journal, TX)
He was presented with a plaque for his contributions to Fairfield's Character Education Initiatives. "We can always teach them to swing a bat and teach them to throw a baseball but respect is a big thing," said Nuxhall. (WKRC.com, OH)
Orangeburg Mayor Paul Miller, Claflin University President Dr. Henry Tisdale, Joan Dickinson with the program of character education at the state Department of Education and Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce President David Coleman were among the officials attending. Character essay winners for OCSD 3 were: Shontiqua Pauling, Elloree Elementary; Katavia Davis, Holly Hill Elementary; Daveon Davis, St. James-Gailliard Elementary and Ayonna Keitt, Vance Providence Elementary. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
He also expressed his appreciation to David Templeton of Hale Body Shop for sponsoring (for the second straight year) the visit of Primary Focus to the district; the group presented a character education program at Crossville. Talley saluted those who helped make the recent Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament successful. (Carmi Times, IL)
The National League of Junior Cotillions (tm) (NLJC), a program of etiquette, character education, and social dance training for middle and junior high school students, has announced plans to establish its National program in Pecos County. Says Anne Colvin Winters, NLJC National Director, "We will be selecting a director for a local chapter who will receive complete training and an exclusive territory for expansion." The organization currently has directors operating hundreds of chapters in 34... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
As part of Character Education, elementary students at Bevier C-4 School were recently recognized for demonstrating fairness to teachers, classmates, and others. Students received an ice cream sundae at lunch, a pencil, and special recognition for their outstanding character. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
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