By Mark Hyatt,
President & CEO
When it comes to flourishing in school nowadays, scientific evidence is mounting that confirms what many of us have suspected all along—that if we want children to truly learn, and to perform better in life as both students and citizens, then we have to educate them in an environment that they see as safe, caring and nurturing. In short, school social climate matters, so social and emotional learning (SEL), combined with character education just may be the magical combination that makes academic growth possible.
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John Wirges of Hampden-Sydney College, Janelle Rouse of Widener University to Add Youth Perspective
Washington, D.C: Two college student/leaders have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship.
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29 Schools Recognized for Creating Academic and Social Culture Where Students Thrive
MAY 9, 2013, Washington, DC –Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to name 29 schools and districts to its roster of National Schools of Character (NSOC). Each school or district is recognized for its commitment to character education and for fostering a positive environment for social and academic learning.
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by Sonny Giffin
Once upon a time, bullying was considered par for the course of childhood by many parents, and as such was largely disregarded. With the evolution of technology, however, bullying has become far more pervasive and damaging than the playground taunts of days gone by, and it’s becoming more and more important for parents to do their part in the prevention of childhood harassment. Not only is it essential for parents to understand the warning signs and conditions that could foster an affection for bullying, but also to admit that even their own child could be an offender.
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Inaugural Conference Focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility and Non-Profit Partnerships
APRIL 12, 2013, Washington, DC –Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce its participation in the inaugural Business4Better (B4B) Conference and Non-Profit Expo taking place May 1 and 2, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The two-day, non-commercial Conference and Expo focuses on corporate social responsibility and bringing together medium-to-large enterprises and non-profits to form community engagement partnerships.
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