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Character education training helps your school and you

Character Development Seminars give you tools to address behavior problems, student underachievement, and dropout rates. They also help you earn graduate credit.
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Michael Josephson, UCLA Alumnus of the Year

Michael Josephson is UCLA Alumnus of the Year

Josephson Institute president discusses the honor in this commentary. We've posted his acceptance speech and the commencement address that he delivered in 1967.


Josephson Institute report links teen cheating with adult dishonesty

The Institute's biennial Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth has shown widespread lying and cheating among teens. The new report suggests that unethical adolescents become unethical adults.
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CHARACTER COUNTS! Week

White House declares National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week

Celebrations took place October 18-24 around the U.S. and beyond. Did you participate?
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CHARACTER COUNTS! materials for sale at Ralphs supermarkets

Teachable moment on aisle 9!

Ralphs supermarkets in California are now displaying CC! products for kids and parents. If you shop there, please tell the manager you support their efforts to promote good character. Learn more »
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Monthly poll: Will you pardon a turkey this year?

The November Chronicle scratches out some history behind the annual Presidential pardon of two turkeys. Will you pardon a turkey this year? Take the poll »


MyLife24-7

Calling all creative teens

MyLife 24-7 is still accepting entries for its video and blogging contests.
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