From Richard Pieper-Compulsive Learner
“To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society” ~ Theodore Roosevelt “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and think critically. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education. ” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. It’s been a long time […]
Wisconsin School Lifts Community to National Prominence
A journey of transforming a school’s culture where everyone loves to be. Brown Deer Middle/High SchoolWinner of WI School and National School of Character DOES THIS DESCRIBE THE CULTURE AT YOUR SCHOOL? SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? IT’S NOT! Here’s proof that coming together for a common purpose will make amazing things happen for […]
12th Annual Character Ed Conference – Graduate Credit!
12th Annual Character Ed Conference: Wisconsin 2016 SSOC & NSOC WinnersBrown Deer Middle/High School – Brown DeerMeyer Middle School – River FallsPleasant Prairie Elementary School – Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin 2016 SSOC-Emerging School Westlawn Elementary – Cedarburg Wisconsin 2016 SSOC-Honorable MentionGreenwood Elementary School – River Falls Find out how WCEP can help you today. Save SaveSaveSave
12th Annual Character Ed Conference – SAVE! thru today
#1 Must Attend Event of the Summer! JOIN US! – EARLY-BIRD RATES THRU TODAY! Keynote presentations, breakout sessions and the resource fair! Conference participants will have the opportunity to explore the important role that character education and social emotional learning play in improving school culture and academic achievement. FORWARD TO A FRIEND Find out how […]
CYBER BULLYING: What you can do to prevent this behavior right now!
New poll finds that almost half of teenagers have been bullied online. A new poll from the Tyler Clementi Foundation found that almost half of teenagers experience cyber bullying, and 53 percent said that their peers would be more likely to be cruel to them online than in person.Chris Parrott’s June 15th pre-conference workshop titled, […]
5 LESSONS YOU NEED TO KNOW from a Wisconsin State School of Character
Five important tips to achieve measurable results. FIVE TIPS from a Wisconsin State School of Character that achieved results felt by students, staff and the community at large. Read the entire story of how Brown Deer Middle School/High School Became a Wisconsin State School of Character. Click Here WCEP provides teachers and school leaders with […]
College admissions criteria to change: A MUST READ for all teachers
Character Education is more important than ever before. A recent report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education titled, “Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good Through College Admissions,” states that by redefining college admissions criteria to include a greater emphasis on contributions to others; community service; and concern for the […]
Transforming Schools Through Character
SAVE THE DATE! June 16, 201612th Annual Character Education ConferenceGet inspired and empower your students to become engaged and virtuous students. Transforming Schools Through Character Check Out These Everyday Heroes In Action! There’s still time to apply for Promising Practices 2016. Previous Promising Practice Winners Share this message with your peers that care about building […]
How Fairness Develops in Kids Around the World
How Fairness Develops in Kids Around the WorldThis article explores whether the notions of fairness are intrinsically or culturally learned. The Atlantic-Notions of Fairness There’s still time to apply for Promising Practices 2016.How Promising Practices Translate in the School Environment Video Previous Promising Practice Winners You can make a difference – FORWARD THIS EMAIL please!
Federal Role in Education
Federal Role In Education This is not easy work, each step is difficult, it brings small victories, I see them as stepping stones. The focus of our work is terribly important to the future of our nation. READ the ARTICLE MJS See What A Wisconsin State School District of Character Looks Like VIDEO 2016 State […]
What Kids Need to Succeed as Adults
A new report “Foundations for Young Adult Success” from the University of Chicago identifies Values as one of the building blocks of success. LINK to the Report More about Values in the classroom – Watch the video! 2016 State and National Schools of Character applications are open. Promising Practices Applications are open. Share with your […]
A Tale of Two Schools – One Building
A Tale of Two Schools – One BuildingA riveting example for anyone to read, school board, school leaders, advocates for our children. It’s what WCEP is about and is doing. THE TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS – WSJ A Wisconsin State School District of Character See the Video 2016 State and National Schools of Characterapplications are […]
