Perhaps more important than anything you say, your behavior teaches children what really matters. Are your actions consistent with the Six Pillars of Character? Take this questionnaire (and be honest!), then do your best to improve in those areas where you come up short.
Parents are the number one educator of character, but school teachers and faculty are in the perfect position to reinforce good values and character during the school day. Teaching character improves decision making and behavior, which in turn improves the ethical quality of society.
As the ACEF continues to grow, their hope is to provide character education resources for any and all parents and teachers in need. Help ensure the future of Character Education in Arizona’s schools and make a donation today.
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Collect important dates early and ink them in your family calendar and in individual family members' calendars. Mark dates such as school holidays, teacher workdays, early release days, parent-teacher conference days, school breaks, report card releases, major exam weeks, standardized exam dates and other relevant events so that you will be on top of your child's schedule. Share significant dates with grandparents and others as soon as you get them. During the first month of school, reserve some of these dates for family vacations, special weekends, community activities, reunions and other family activities.
