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Mission
Oklahoma Schools of Character is a non-profit organization that helps schools throughout Oklahoma implement best practices for character development. We do this by providing training in the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education developed by Character.org and by assisting schools in evaluating their culture and climate as they take steps toward becoming State and National Schools of Character. We are also involved in the promotion and facilitation of Ethics Bowl events for high school and college student teams to compete at state and national levels by applying ethics to real life practice scenarios.
The Root Issue
Many problems facing schools and society stem from a lack of good character. In contrast, when students develop positive character qualities such as responsibility, honesty, diligence, respect, courage, compassion, citizenship, and service, it naturally leads to better schools, stronger families, and safer communities.
The Need
There is a great need for positive moral development in today’s youth. Recent studies indicate:
The Root Issue
Many problems facing schools and society stem from a lack of good character. In contrast, when students develop positive character qualities such as responsibility, honesty, diligence, respect, courage, compassion, citizenship, and service, it naturally leads to better schools, stronger families, and safer communities.
The Need
There is a great need for positive moral development in today’s youth. Recent studies indicate:
- Bullying plays a part in 67% of school shootings.
- 59% of high school students admit to cheating.
- 30% of high school students admit to stealing.
“Character is what is left when everything else is gone; an intangible quality that has a powerful impact on every aspect of our lives. If all of our students in all of our schools could be involved in the ‘National School of Character’ program, it would have a greater impact than any new teaching method on any subject ever has.”
Jerry McPeak
Former OK State Representative
House District 13
Jerry McPeak
Former OK State Representative
House District 13
