Lawrenceville Elementary Named National School of Character

The Character Education Partnership has named Lawrenceville Elementary School a 2012 National School of Character (NSOC).

Each year, the Character Education Partnership selects schools and districts that demonstrate through a rigorous evaluation process that their focus on character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Selected schools are then expected to serve as models for other schools, helping them to achieve the same results.

Lawrenceville Elementary School is one of 24 schools and one school district being recognized nationwide in 2012.

“You hear so much about school problems these days that it’s great to focus on schools that work,” said Character Education Partnership President and CEO Mark Hyatt. “These schools went through a very rigorous evaluation process and we are thrilled to recognize their achievements and tell their stories.”

Schools and districts from over 30 participating states are named State Schools of Character (SSOC) before advancing to the national level for review. Lawrenceville Elementary School received the SSOC award in early March at the New Jersey School of Character Conference held at Rider University.

Character Education Partnershipwill honor the 2012 National Schools of Character at the National Forum on Character Education, to be held November 1-3 in Washington D.C.  At the ceremony, Lawrenceville Elementary School will receive a NSOC award, banner, and a small grant to help with outreach efforts.

“I am so proud of the staff and students at Lawrenceville Elementary School for having earned this distinction,” reacted Judith Bronston, LES principal. “Our focus is not only academic achievement, but focusing on the whole child as well through character development.”

For more information about CEP, the NSOC program, the 11 Principles, or the National Forum, visit www.character.org.

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