Character-building lessons provide a foundation for safe and positive learning and enhance students' ability to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Research shows that character-building learning not only improves achievement by an average of 11 percentile points, but it also increases social skills (such as kindness, sharing, and empathy), improves student attitudes toward school, and reduces depression and stress among students.

Download and share this Fast Facts Sheet and consider how you can begin implementing a comprehensive character-building learning program.

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