Can schools afford to emphasize character education?
Many educators who believe in character education in principle, still feel that they cannot afford (literally and/or figuratively) to expend limited resources on character education. Unmistakably, character education like any other aspect of schooling requires resources. These resources need not be extensive or novel. When educators bemoan the fact that “there is no more room on my plate” for character education, the common retort is that “character education is the plate.” In other words, character education is foundational, a different way of going about the business of education, rather than another add-on to the already over-packed school day. It is a different way to manage the classroom, to lead class discussions, to deal with matters of discipline, to hold staff meetings, to run student government, to involve parents, to hire, and so on. Professional development is the most critical area of investment in character education, requiring time, substitute teachers, support for learn
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