Character education is the process of helping young people develop good character; specifically, to know, care about and act on cores values such as, honesty, kindness, responsibility and self-respect. Character education is based on the premise that good character is not formed automatically; it is developed though a sustained process of teaching, example, learning and practice.
In the 1999-2000 school year an introductory video for adults was developed for use in every school and department as well as curriculum developed and sent to each teacher with suggested activities of how the traits can be integrated into academics and student activities.
In January 2001, the Sun-Sentinel entered into an agreement with the Broward School District to serve as the official partner for character education. The purpose of this partnership is to recognize students for demonstration outstanding character.
- Monthly classroom honors – Certificates are awarded monthly to the student exemplifying good character throughout the month.
- Ads – Weekly ads, featuring the character education trait of the month and photos of real student honorees are published every week in the Sunday Local or Community News section of the Sun-Sentinel.
- Editorial stories – News stories and photos on students exhibiting individual outstanding acts of character are published in the Local or Community News section of the Sun-Sentinel and online.
- WB Channel 39, now CW– In 2005, WB Channel 39, now CW started featuring the student highlighted in the editorials on television once a week,
- Year-end celebration/honors program – During third semester, schools will be asked to nominate two students from their school as a top honoree and honorable mention to represent their school in the district year-end celebration. One top honoree and one honorable mention will be selected from each zone, including charter schools. A special portion/section of the newspaper will display photos, bios and information on the top honorees. Medallions and certificates are sent to participating schools to honor all nominees and an awards program will be held to recognize the top honorees form each zone.
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