Hazelwood’s Cold Water Elementary Named a National School of Character

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Post published:June 1, 2015
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Cold Water Elementary is one of 13 schools statewide to be named a national School of Character by Character.org (formerly the Character Education Partnership) and was recognized as a state honoree in March. Character.org will honor the designated schools and districts at its twenty-second National Forum on Character Education to be held the weekend of October 15-17 in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Being designated a National School of Character recognizes the hard work that these schools put in to develop strong character education programs,” said Becky Sipos, Character.org’s president and CEO. “They have created caring school climates and prepare students to be future leaders who care about their communities.”

National Schools of Character are public, private, and charter schools for early childhood through high school and districts that have demonstrated through a detailed evaluation process that character education has had a positive impact on academics, student behavior, and school climate.

The application process provides an opportunity for schools to receive feedback as well as recognition for growth and excellence in character education as measured by Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education framework. Designated schools earn the right to use the National School of Character name and logo for five years.

“We are extremely proud of the great effort and dedication the Cold Water Elementary staff has put forth to help students learn traits that are so important for them as they grow and develop,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, interim superintendent, Hazelwood School District. “A high quality education encompasses both academics and character, and I congratulate the Cold Water students, staff and leadership on receiving this honor.”