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Professional development with graduate credit

Character Development Seminars give you tools to address behavior problems, student underachievement, and dropout rates. Participants can apply for graduate credit at one of our accredited university partners. Learn more »



CC! Week 2008

Join the movement. Change lives.

The fourth installment of free resources is now available. Connect with others on October 19-25 in the world's biggest celebration of character. Resources include lesson plans, Red Ribbon Week tie-in activities, and much more! Register now »


Olympian Shawn Johnson's character is a Perfect 10

“I love being able to represent CHARACTER COUNTS!,” the gold-medal gymnast told a local ABC News affiliate. A product of CC! schools in Iowa, she made time for an “exercise your character” event before flying to Beijing.
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Teacher inspiration revisited: Taylor Mali Q&A

Former teacher and renowned beat poet Taylor Mali talks to CC! about what students have taught him, about the miracle of education, and why all poets love geometry. Read article »
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Apply for a National School of Character Award

Your school or district could win up to $10,000 to spread the word about your character-education program. Deadline: December 8, 2008. Learn more »


How to comply with state educational standards

See how CC! meets NCLB requirements. Learn more »


Monthly poll

Should the ACT and College Board release information about cheaters to high schools and colleges? Read the excerpt from this month's Chronicle and give us your feedback. Take the poll »


Teach responsibility with CC! School Agendas

Featuring famous people of character, these agendas reinforce the pillars while helping students plan homework assignments and manage their time. Learn more »