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Character Education

Free to Learn

Free to Learn helps California’s high priority elementary schools make improvements in their student citizenship program which supports their efforts to meet requirements for academic achievement. Using a research-based approach that is sensitive to current demands on instructional time, the project anchors the teaching of character-related behaviors for student growth into the academic program for reading/language arts. In addition, Free to Learn provides the necessary skill-based training and assistance to students and staff in six areas critical to school success.

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California Schools of Character awards program

Sponsored by CYC, the annual awards program recognizes schools or districts that demonstrate an outstanding character education initiative that yields positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance.

One or more applicants are chosen each year as California’s nominee(s) to the national level competition, conducted by the Character Education Partnership.


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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278327, Sacramento, CA 95827
Physical Address: 10170 Missile Way, Mather, CA 95655
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