This week, the week of 21-27 October, is being observed as National Character Counts Week, an observance designed to celebrate principles embodied in our nation’s history and to renew commitment to sharing them with the nation’s children.
The Josephson Institute for Youth Ethics recommends character education in six areas (or pillars): Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
Presidential proclamation:
Presidential Proclamation - National Character Counts Week, 2012
Media report:
Edutopia: Celebrating National Character Counts Week (22 OCT 12)
Background information:
Josephson Institute for Youth Ethics: Character Counts! Week
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