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Diana Pizza (Pie-za)
CHARACTER COUNTS!SM
Our nations most widely used character education framework
The most widely-implemented, flexible & successful approach to character education
Began in 1992 by president & founder Michael Josephson, who planned a summit conference with a diverse group of educators & ethicists who sought to find universal ethical values that everyone would feel comfortable teaching to young people. They agreed on the Six Pillars of CharacterSM as a foundation for character development.
Based in Los Angeles, Calif, The Josephson Institute of Ethics administers the Coalition.
However, members have much flexibility in using CHARACTER COUNTS!SM
Non profit, (501c3), nonpartisan & nonsectarian. Members have varied backgrounds, viewpoints & affiliations. Embraced by people across the political & religious spectrum
Taught in schools, churches, youth organizations like the YMCA & The Boys & Girls
Clubs of America & athletic leagues like Little League & Soccer
Teaches, reinforces & empowers children with strong moral & ethical values that will help them make good decisions & enhance their behavior for the positive
Currently practiced in thousands of organizations with more than 7 million children involved
Cutting misbehavior, drug abuse, crime & improving commitment to school. Teachers commonly say that the whole school climate changes for the better
Extraordinarily cost effective
Research-supported & in line with NCLB requirements
Parents have the primary role for teaching character education & everyone interacting with young people has an important role
Diana with Michael Josephson, founder and President of CHARACTER COUNTS! SM
CHARACTER COUNTS!SM and Six Pillars of CharacterSM are service marks of the Josephson Institute of Ethics.
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