Some of the most exciting parts of the growing momentum against bullying are the efforts made by teens themselves to connect with each other, support each other, and speak out against behaviors they find unacceptable.
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What is Project-Based Learning?
Need a quick introduction to what it means to use project-based learning in your classroom? Check out this video from the Buck Institute for Education.
Project-Based Learning: One school goes all the way
We were intrigued to see an article in Education Week about one school that takes project-based learning as far as it can go — throughout every lesson in the whole school.
Free Worldwide CHARACTER COUNTS! Week Resources
Time to start planning for CHARACTER COUNTS! Week 2012! This year the celebrations will take place October 21-27.
Teacher Appreciation Week: How did you celebrate?
These projects all make a teacher appreciation a year-round affair!
“The Character Show” — a fun way to get your students excited about the Six Pillars
We’re excited to announce that Obediah Thomas, of the children’s performance troupe Razzle Bam Boom, now offers The Character Show to elementary schools.
Dear CC!: How do I introduce CC! to preschoolers and their parents?
I am a teacher in a preschool parent participation class. Three days a week the preschoolers’ parent(s) come to class to observe and participate in the play and activities for the day. I thought it would be a great idea to teach CHARACTER COUNTS!, and get the preschoolers and their parents off to a strong, early character start. Do you have any suggestions?
Lesson Plan of the Month: The Best Possible Result for Teens
Deciding where to go on vacation, what to buy for dinner, or what to wear to work are pretty simple things that we handle with reasonable ease on a daily basis. But what if you have to choose between maintaining your popularity and snubbing the girl who gets on the bus with you? How about »
Tri Sigma sorority builds “Women of Character”
Sigma Sigma Sigma uses CHARACTER COUNTS! training and framework throughout its 110 collegiate chapters and 89 alumnae chapters around the world.
Dear CC!: How can I encourage my school’s after-school program to incorporate the Six Pillars of Character?
My feeling is that there would be fewer problems and more positive interactions for the kids if there was a way for the Six Pillars to be integrated into the program. I want to suggest it to school leaders.
