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Every year, the Character Education Partnership (CEP) names 10
public and private schools and districts (K-12) as National Schools
of Character (NSOC) for their outstanding work in character
education. The purpose of the awards program is to honor these
exemplars, showcase their work, and help them to inspire and lead
others.
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Through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, CEP has expanded
its program to include State Schools of Character (SSOC). Many
states, including Idaho, are now conducting SSOC competitions as a
preliminary step to advancing to the NSOC awards. The purpose of
this tiered approach is to allow more schools and districts to be
recognized and to provide exemplary sites within states to serve as
models for other educators.
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Thanks to a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation, 2008
NSOC award recipients will receive a $20,000 grant: $10,000 to
enhance their program and $10,000 to provide outreach to other
educators. Once selected as a National School or District of
Character, winners will develop an approved plan for conducting
outreach activities, to include providing staff development or
mentoring for another school or district.
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2008 Idaho Schools of Character
Awards
