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🎉 Announcing the 2026 Promising Practices Recipients! 🎉 Character.org is proud to recognize 290 Promising Practices that are bringing character to life in schools and organizations around the world. 👏 🌎 Visit our website to learn more and view the full list!

The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 recipients will be announced this 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱. 👏 We are excited to celebrate innovative practices that bring character to life and create meaningful impact in schools and organizations worldwide. 🌎 Stay tuned! ✨

A huge SHOUT OUT to our volunteer evaluators who made the 2026 School of Character cycle possible! This work would not happen without them.👏 ❤️ 💙

Today we shine a light on our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿. Schools of Character are not built in a day. They are shaped over time through the collective efforts of all stakeholders. Today’s recognition reflects years of intentionality and a shared commitment!

We are proud to recognize 𝟭𝟬𝟯 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.👏 𝟳𝟮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 &𝟭 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁, including 𝟵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 honorees! 🌍 𝟮𝟳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀! 🎉

Something special is coming! 🎉 On April 15, we will recognize schools that are making a lasting impact through character. 👏 While the announcement is just days away, the journey to get here has been thoughtful and grounded in a deep respect for each school’s story. ❤️

Each year, schools from across the country and around the world apply for Schools of Character designation. ✍️ This process is about more than recognition. It is about reflection, growth, and building school communities where students thrive academically, socially, and ethicall

We are incredibly grateful for all of the Promising Practices submissions this year! 💛 💛 Our Character.org team is excited to dive in and carefully read each application. 🌎 The countdown is on! Announcements will be made on May 15, 2026! 🎉 #characterdotorg

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What value guides your life? The Laws of Life Essay Contest invites K–12 students to reflect on the core value that matters most to them, and why. Essays due May 15, 2026. #characterdevelopment #characterdotorg #growyourcharacter #characterplus #values

Interested in becoming a School of Character? Our April 30 virtual workshop gives you a clear roadmap: updated process, 11 Principles overview & guidance for a strong application. 💻Zoom 💲$75 #SchoolsofCharacter

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 — 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀!! 🚨 Across the country and around the world, educators and organizations are intentionally growing character in their communities. 🌱 Share your 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 before time runs out! ⌛

⏳ DON'T MISS OUT! Application Closes Tomorrow — 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! ⏳ Across the country and around the world, educators and organizations are bringing powerful examples of goodness in action to life. 🌱 Your work belongs in this community of impact

🎉 𝟯 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 to Share Your 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲s! 🎉 The opportunity to highlight your school or organization’s character work closes 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳. ✍️ 🗓️ #characterdotorg #CharacterPlus #schoolsofcharacter #CharacterMatters #teachcharacter

Every act of character has a story. 🌟 Every story has the power to inspire others. 🌎 If your school or organization is building empathy, leadership, and purpose in action, we want to celebrate and share your work with the world.🌎 🎉 Submit by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳!

⏳ The countdown is on to share your Promising Practice! At 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 in New York, inclusive Unified Sports brings students together to learn, lead, and grow. 💖 We’d love to celebrate your story. 🎉 Submit by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳! #characterdotorg

At 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲, monthly interest-based clubs bring students and staff together across grades to explore passions, build relationships, and strengthen community. 💛 We invite you to share how your school or organization builds community and character! 💛

Our Legacy Series continues to grow, featuring leaders who shaped character education. So far we have featured Dr. Hal Urban, Clifton Taulbert and Dr. Marvin Berkowitz. Explore their insights by scanning the QR codes. #LegacySeries #CharacterEducation

✨ Don’t miss out! ✨ There are 𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 left to share your 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! Your character story matters! 💫 We’d love to celebrate how your community brings character to life. 💛 Submit a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳!

Attn: High School Juniors! Drake University’s Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy offers a no-cost, immersive leadership experience, July 8–10, 2026 in Des Moines. Apply by March 27, 2026. @CHARACTERCOUNTS @TheRayCenter #civicleadership