Character Education Partnership

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	Eleven Principles

	Character Education Quality Standards

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2009 National Schools of Character:
Award-Winning Practices

Performance Values

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Academic Integrity Network

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Good Character Needed
in Cyberspace

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Grant & Funding Sources

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Plan Now
CEP's 17th National Forum on Character Education
October 28-30, 2010
San Francisco, California

See these speakers and so much more:

Keynote Sandra Day O'Connor
Dr. Michele Borba
Dr. Hal Urban

16th National Forum on Character Education
"Citizens of Character - the Foundation of Democracy"

CEP's fall conference was one of the best ever! Held October 29-31, it provided attendees the opportunity to explore effective practices that could transform school climate and help students develop their social-emotional skills and good character. The attendees were inspired by four great keynote speakers, and were able to select from over 70 breakout sessions. The Hot Topic discussions gave them a chance to hear experts and join the discussion on the lively educational issues of the day. Be sure to see this year's conference highlights.

CEP News

General Colin Powell is awarded The Character Education Partnership's American Patriot of Character Award at the 16th National Forum on Character Education.

Pres. Obama Tackles Bullying with OSDFS Pick
Kevin Jennings, President Obama's selection as assistant deputy secretary in the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, turned a difficult childhood into an opportunity to make schools safer for others. Read the story.

Peter Yarrow leads sing-along for Secretary of Education at a meeting last week. Yarrow is one of the key leaders of United Voices for Education (UVE), a consortium of 50 educational organizations that support whole child education. United Voices for Education (UVE) met with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan last week and stressed the importance of Whole Child Education. Read more.

National and State Schools of Character Awards Program (NSOC/SSOC)

Application guidelines are here for the 2010 National and State Schools of Character awards. Deadline is December 1, 2009. See application process.

CEP Announces 2009 National Schools of Character Winners, Finalists, & Honorable Mentions.

2009 Promising Practices Announced

2009 State Schools of Character (SSOC) Winners

National Schools of Character Overview

State Schools of Character Overview

Promising Practices Overview

Westwood Elementary School students show their enthusiasm at the unfurling of the banner announcing their school as the 2009 National School of Character. See the video.