Character is easy to define, but hard to quantify. It is fundamental to leadership yet describing beyond a few maxims, such as, “What you do when you think no one is looking,” can be devilish. Both ...

It’s often said that competing in sports — with the Super Bowl a few days away, let’s make it football — builds character. Could be. But as a casual football fan and weekend warrior, I’m inclined to ...

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

The lessons for first and second grade students teach the character trait of gratitude through short, engaging online videos and printable resources. The lessons can be used at home or in a classroom ...

(Photo: Taken on the Coast Guard training barque EAGLE July 30, 2012 whilst embarked on a cadet summer training cruise.) It’s mid-summer and many people are on vacation or taking a break, hopefully ...

As students return to school, the air is full of excitement — new backpacks, new classmates, big goals. But beneath the surface of each new year lies a deeper question — one not about grades or test ...

When using books to teach morality tales, it may be best if the characters don’t have tails of their own (or any other animal traits). Young children are more likely to learn and apply character ...

Worthington's CIA students are not spies for the Central Intelligence Agency, but they don bright red T-shirts and infiltrate district classrooms with the message "Kindness Matters." These CIA members ...