Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2014
Hundreds of effective strategies that develop good character in young people are recognized
May 23, 2014
Washington, DC – The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 315 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, Greece, and Mexico.
“These great ideas offer educators and others working with young people practical ways to develop empathy, conflict resolution skills, and good citizenship. Quite often, these practices involve not only students, but parents and the larger community,” said Dr. Dave Keller, Program Director. “CEP is excited to be able to recognize these wonderful educators and share their work with others around the world.”
This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. See list of winning practices.
CEP’s 2014 National and International Promising Practices in Character Education represent:
• 5 nations
• 23 states – with the largest numbers from Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Kansas, and Oklahoma
• 203 public schools, 21 charter schools, 10 private schools, 7 youth-serving organizations, and 8 school districts
CEP sponsors the annual program to showcase innovative best practices that are having an impact across the nation and abroad. CEP encourages educators with similar needs to learn from and even replicate these successful initiatives. CEP will honor the 2014 recipients at the 21st National Forum on Character Education, to be held in Washington, DC, October 30-November 2, 2014.
School/District Name
Woerner Elementary School
Practice Name
Woerner School to Family Connection
School/District Name
Woerner Elementary School
Practice Name
Woerner Connects to Local Service Members
