Alabama Welcomes FOUR New Character.org State Schools of Character
Character.org recently announced 73 schools as 2023 State Schools of Character. Four of these impressive schools are in Alabama, and The Hope Institute is proud to have partnered with each of them on their character journeys through their participation in the Hope Leadership Academy.
Each school has dedicated incredible time and effort into fostering a school culture that develops students into people of character, and we are thrilled to congratulate them all on this honor. Please join us in celebrating these deserving schools:
2023 State Schools of Character - Alabama
Northside Middle School
Oakdale Elementary School
Skyland Elementary School
University Charter School
Find the official press release (available here) below:
Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2023) — Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools and communities, today designated 73 state-level Schools of Character, 2 Districts of Character, and 1 International School from Mexico for 2023.
Character.org certifies schools and districts each year at the state level that have developed and implemented an intentional, proactive, and comprehensive approach that embeds character into all aspects of the school life. Schools and districts announced today will be considered for Character.org’s highest distinction – National School of Character. Since its inception, Character.org’s Schools of Character program has positively impacted nearly three million students, staff, parents, and other community members.
“We are excited to announce today the 2023 State Schools and Districts of Character,” said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Character.org’s President. “Each of these schools and districts have put into place an initiative that equips and empowers their staff to reinforce and model a range of positive core values that will shape and form the hearts, minds, and choices of their students.” To learn more about the schools chosen today, please visit Character.org.
Criteria for selection are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles Framework. The Framework includes key indicators on creating a caring school community where everyone feels they belong, providing students with opportunities to practice and reflect on their character strengths, and engaging families and communities as partners in the school’s character initiative.
The 2023 National Schools of Character will be announced in May 2023 and honored at our 30th Anniversary International Forum next fall in Washington D.C.
To learn more about the schools and school districts being certified this year, please visit https://character.org/2023ssoc-press-release/