National Schools of Character (NSOC) - Character Education Partnership

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National Schools of Character (NSOC)

CEP has announced the 2008 National Schools of Character!

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National Schools of Character (NSOC) Awards
Every year, CEP names public, private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools of Character for their outstanding work in improving the behavior and learning of their students through character education. Once selected, CEP helps these schools and districts serve as models for other educators. Learn more about this prestigious national awards program!

State Schools of Character (SSOC) Awards

Some states are conducting State Schools of Character competitions as a preliminary step to advancing to the NSOC Awards. Learn more about the states that participated in 2007 or how to get your state involved in 2008.

Promising Practices Awards

Each year, CEP gives Promising Practices Awards to schools and districts for implementing unique and specific strategies in character education that others may learn from and even replicate. 2008 applications were due March 15, 2008. Learn how to apply.

The National Schools of Character awards program is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation and the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation.