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RECOGNIZING SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR A PROMISING PRACTICE
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 27!

Each year, Character.org is proud to recognize and celebrate schools, districts, and organizations that have implemented a Promising Practice that has helped the school build an intentional culture of character.

Join us for an Online SOC Workshop on April 30! Register Below.

Do your students walk into a school where they’re not only taught academics, but also how to lead with courage, act with compassion, and serve with humility? What if your school could be that kind of place—where character is not an initiative, but the foundation of your culture?

The National Schools of Character program recognizes schools across the United States and around the world that have embedded shared core values as the beating heart of their school community. These schools have done more than meet a standard—they’ve strengthened culture, improved relationships, and transformed student outcomes.

Our expert team has coached more schools to National Schools of Character recognition than any organization worldwide, and we know what successful principals do differently. In this $75 interactive workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on the application process, common pitfalls to avoid, and proven strategies to lead your staff with clarity and confidence.

If you’re ready to elevate your school culture and lead a community recognized for both excellence and character, this workshop is your next step. Register today and begin the journey toward National Schools of Character recognition.

What you’ll learn:

Navigating the Schools of Character process

An 11 Principles Framework primer

Writing a Strong SOC Application

Recognizing Promising Practices

2025 NATIONAL SCHOOLS OF CHARACTER DIGITAL YEARBOOK

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate 71 extraordinary schools and 3 inspiring districts who have earned national recognition for their outstanding implementation of the 11 Principles of Character Education!

These remarkable school communities have done more than meet a standard—they’ve transformed lives. Because of their unwavering dedication, thousands of students now walk into schools where they’re not just taught academics, but how to lead with courage, act with compassion, and serve with humility.

The 11 PRINCIPLES FRAMEWORK

Based on decades of research, the 11 Principles is a guidepost to plan, implement, assess, and sustain your school’s commitment to cultivating a culture of character.

Since 1999, the 11 Principles Framework has helped thousands of schools develop and implement a comprehensive and sustained character initiative that is woven into all aspects of the school’s culture, teaching, and student learning.

Click below to learn more about how the 11 Principles can help guide every aspect of school life, including everyone’s choices, actions, and behaviors.

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In a bold and collaborative step forward for the character education movement, CharacterPlus is proud to announce that it has assumed the operations of Character.org, one of the nation’s most respected and influential voices in character development. This historic transition unites two legacy organizations with a shared mission: to help schools, educators, and communities cultivate excellence in character, culture, and leadership.