Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about character education, curated daily by BrightWire.
A Long Island parent is proposing a bold solution to bullying: hold schools as accountable for teaching compassion as they are for teaching math. The idea is gaining attention as communities search for lasting answers to persistent harassment problems.
A nonprofit founded by a dad is rewarding student athletes who show kindness and integrity, not just talent on the field. Positive Athlete has shifted focus back to the life skills legendary coaches once taught.
Over 7,000 young Nigerians applied for 1,000 spots in a new leadership program that teaches ethics, empathy, and civic duty. Governor Alex Otti is betting that character education will outlast any road or hospital he builds.
Chicken finger fans can help support thousands of young people this July 27. Raising Cane's will donate up to $1 million to a martial arts program teaching leadership skills to kids.
Ghana's education officials just ended expensive kindergarten and primary school graduations, and parents are cheering. The move aims to teach kids humility and hard work instead of materialism.
Roosevelt Elementary students in Rahway connected with supporters across the globe during a two-week fundraiser that brought in donations from as far as Australia. The campaign combined character-building lessons with community outreach and ended with an energetic school-wide Fun Run celebration.
Eight Pacific Beach elementary students received Hope of America awards this week for outstanding character, leadership, and academic achievement. The Kiwanis Club surprised the young leaders with breakfast, plaques, and gift cards to celebrate their positive impact on classmates.
The O'Neal School honored middle schoolers who've grown together for a decade, celebrating academic achievement and character that truly matter. Eight students received special recognition for completing their entire journey at the school from kindergarten through eighth grade.
A motivational speaker showed Soehl Middle School students how one simple act of giving can create real change in their community. The interactive assembly pushed kids to think beyond feeling inspired and actually practice kindness on purpose.
Four high school students in Decorah, Iowa, earned recognition not just for grades, but for kindness, leadership, and lifting up their classmates. A local business is making sure their positive impact gets celebrated every quarter.
A Wisconsin school celebrated 16 students who show up with positive attitudes and strong character every day. The recognition goes beyond grades to honor kindness, responsibility, and personal growth.
Ottawa Township High School celebrated students who went above and beyond with a special breakfast honoring their character and academic excellence. Faculty and staff nominated deserving teens for showing integrity and outstanding classroom performance.