How much funding is needed to implement character education?
Character education does not require vast funding. Primary expenses include initial staff training and periodic in-services.
What are possible funding sources for character education?
The U.S. Department of Education provides seed money for character education through its "Partnerships in Character Education Pilot Projects." Since 1995, a total of 36 states and the District of Columbia have received a combined total of approximately $27.5 million through the grants. State grant recipients include Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Additionally, other federal programs that are tied to the goals of character education can be used to launch and support local initiatives. Some of the Department’s high profile grant programs that can direct funds to character education include 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants to States and Partnerships, and America Reads.
Defining and Understanding Character Education
Participation in Character Education
