I have personally witnessed how our schools can improve both the minds and the hearts of our students. While academic achievement should remain a central focus in public education, it is time to ...

As we continue to debate the direction of K-12 education, it is important to recognize that there is more to preparing students for success than just teaching them how to read, write and do math.

The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has developed the Framework for Character Education to guide the development of the Center’s educational programs for children and youth ages five to 18 years.

‘Alive to the World’ program, anchored in virtues, is making an impact on young people in 22 countries and home-schooling classes. Young students learn virtue-directed skills through the program.

Our nation has seen many cultural and lifestyle changes over the past 15 months, prompting our society to self-reflect on everything from social norms to social justice to educational priorities. In ...

Wake Forest University has announced that the Lilly Endowment has awarded it a five-year $30.7 million grant to support the university’s emphasis on the study of character and also create a national ...

First graders at Weston Elementary who were honored for teamwork were, front row from left, Mac Cerqua, Waylon Lautzenhiser, Aleia Mayer; back row, Michael Blackburn, Maya Matt, Asher Day, and ...

Acceptance, empathy, kindness and respect were the values emphasized during the annual Chiefs Challenge Character Education Day at Berner Middle School. Students heard powerful messages from guest ...

ABILENE, Texas — Parents will soon have the opportunity to enroll in a "Bible-based character education" program called LifeWise Academy. According to a press release from LifeWise Academy, the ...