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Upcoming Character Development Seminars

Learn to improve school climate and student achievement in a training seminar near you. Upcoming courses include:
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Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth

Receive a free report on your students' ethics

High schools from select eastern states can still participate in our biennial survey of American teenagers. See how your school's results compare to national averages.
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Corporate ethics

Got a "big idea" for character building?

Clifford the Big Red Dog may have a community grant for you. Why not submit your idea? You could win $5,000! Read this article and others in our Character Educator Blog.
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The Character Educator

When bad things happen to good people

To get through a rough patch, have faith in your inner strength and find the spark within. Read more about this in Institute president Michael Josephson's What Will Matter blog.
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CHARACTER COUNTS! School Agendas

2012-2013 CHARACTER COUNTS! School Agendas

Great for implementing CC! in the classroom and home, these student planners (grades K - college) feature 48 compelling lesson plans. Designed to inspire kids by example and improve your school climate. Ask this partner about their new Price Pledge policy. 
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Flip through the latest catalog

Check out our newest character education resources, including illustrated posters and folders, street signs, and more. Want a paper catalog? Go here.
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2010 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth: Bullying and other at-risk behavior

Bullying stops here

Our anti-bullying workshops teach you how to intervene, combat cyberbullying, and improve your school climate. Use our proven strategies to keep the bullies at bay. Learn more »


Tus Valores Cuentan

Puerto Rico is promoting the seis pilares

An island-wide initiative is improving government, education, and sports programs. Read more »