Spotswood middle school earns National School of Character certification
Spotswood middle school earns National School of Character certification
SPOTSWOOD–Chosen along with 46 other worldwide schools, Spotswood’s Memorial Middle School received Character.org’s 2021 National Schools of Character certification.
Character.org certified 47 schools and one district as National Schools of Character. Schools in Brazil and Mexico were also certified, according to a prepared statement from the non-profit organization.
“We are pleased to announce and celebrate the schools and school district that have earned this national recognition,” President of Character.org Arthur Schwartz said in the statement. “The educators at these schools model and reinforce the core values of respect and dignity. They are teaching their students to be honest and trustworthy, to contribute their time and talents to the common good, and when necessary, to show the courage to stand up for what is righ
3 Troy schools receive State School of Character award
Banners on the wall at Troy Union Elementary School read “Learn,” “Lead,” “Love,” “Legacy,” as part of the school’s character education program.
Photo by Jonathan Shead
TROY Caring. Unity. Leadership. Teamwork. Understanding. Responsibility. Energy.
These words may mean different things to different people based on their context, but to students at three Troy schools, these words together teach them how to foster a positive school culture and good individual character.
Athens High School and Troy Union and Bemis elementary schools were recognized with State School of Character awards from Character.org, a “national organization devoted to fostering character development in our schools and communities,” the website reads. The three Troy schools were the only schools in Michigan selected for the award this year.