Elementary and Middle School Programs
FEATURED GRANT
National Schools of Character: Increasing the National Profile
Joseph W. Mazzola, Executive Director
Character Education Partnership (Washington DC)
The National Schools of Character [NSOC] program recognizes individual schools and school districts with awards for their exemplary work in improving the behavior and learning of their students through character education.
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Sample Grants
| Grant Title |
Award Date |
Grant Amount |
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- Foundations for Life Essay Contest
Michael Josephson, President and Founder
Josephson Institute of Ethics (Los Angeles CA)
- This grant introduces the Laws of Life essay writing program to the schools and communities that participate in Character Counts! activities. The program encourages students to think about the maxims that will guide them wherever they go or whatever they do.
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August 2004 |
$1,000,000 |
- Being an American: A Project to Educate the Next Generation About America's Founding Principles and Civic Values
Victoria Hughes, President
Bill of Rights Institute (Arlington VA)
- This project consists of an essay contest, a web site, and educational materials to engage students on learning about the civic values, principles, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
|
January 2006 |
$935,305 |
- Creating a Writing Curriculum for Grades K-5 that Fosters Character Development
Dr. Eric Schaps, President
Developmental Studies Center (Oakland CA)
- This funding supports creation and dissemination of an elementary writing program that will systematically guide students' development of strong writing skills, build their knowledge and appreciation of good writing, and foster their character development. Publication of the grade-specific curriculum is projected for 2007.
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July 2005 |
$1,960,000 |
