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Character, Leadership & Service
How is your school demonstrating Character, Leadership, and Service?
Share your examples by sending photos, videos, articles, websites, etc. to Justyn.Knox@dpi.nc.gov with a brief explanation of an activity or project that exemplifies good character. Selected exemplars will be placed on the Character Matters website. To receive the Character Education Update please sign up here. Character Matters is now on Facebook. To like and follow our page click here.
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UPDATE INCLUDES:
BECOME A SCHOOL OF CHARACTER
- School of Character Application Is Now Open
OPPORTUNITIES and AWARDS
- The United States Senate Youth Scholarship
- 2018 National Forum on Character
- Grant Opportunities
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS & RESOURCES
- How to Foster a Positive School Climate
- Webinar Opportunities
- NC Poetry Out Loud
- Upcoming Dates
- Stay Connected with Character Matters
 School of Character Application Is Now Open
We are very excited to announce that the School of Character application is now open!
Learn all that you need to know about the application process on our website. And don't forget to take a look at the application timeline so you can make sure you're on track!
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 The United States Senate Youth Scholarship
North Carolina applications and entry materials for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) became available August 1!
The United States Senate Youth Program is a scholarship program that provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing college coursework in history or political science. Student delegates winning the $10,000 scholarship and attending the week-long event in Washington, D.C. in March 2019 will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members and directors from other federal agencies.
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2018 National Forum on Character
Fewer than 50 days left until the 2018 National Forum on Character! With over 50 breakout sessions featuring dozens of experts and a Tim Shriver keynote, this is NOT the year to miss out.
The early bird rate ends on September 15, so act fast and save! Register today!
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Grant Opportunities
- School Safety Grants: This year the General Assembly worked with State Superintendent Mark Johnson to launch a new School Safety Grants Program, and a part of that program includes a funding opportunity for community partners to provide services to students in crisis and help students develop healthy responses to trauma and stress. The deadline is Aug. 31, 2018 If you have any questions, please email schoolsafetygrants@dpi.nc.gov. Apply Now
- Learning To Give Grants: Starting in September 2018, mini-grant applications will be reviewed on the 22nd of each month and awarded throughout the 2018-19 school year until March 22, 2019.
Start with a Learning to Give lesson and inspire student action to address a community need. The Learning to Give mini-grants range from $250 to $500 with a simple, yet competitive application process and priority given to those who use social media to share their plans, discuss ideas, and reflect! #LTGMiniGrant #Teach1 Apply Now
- Classroom grants from the Association of American Educators (AAE) Foundation can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited to books, software, calculators, mathematics manipulatives, art supplies, audiovisual equipment, lab materials, and more. Applications are due March 1 and October 1, annually. Apply Now
- ClassWish helps teachers and schools attract donations for supplies from local businesses, alumni, and other members of the community. Teachers create a wish list of supplies, and ClassWish helps spread the word to parents and other supporters. Requests may be submitted year-round. Apply Now
How to Foster a Positive School Climate
Last year, educators witnessed far too many incidents of hate and bias in the hallways. As the new school year begins, take proactive steps to make your school a safer, friendlier place. You have the power! This package of resources from Teaching Tolerance offer tools for self-reflection and learning, as well as tips for creating a more welcoming environment that affirms the humanity of all students.
 Webinar Opportunities
Build School-Wide Compassion, Leadership & Character: FREE Digital Resources & Webinar!
The Compassion Project, Honor Code &Character Playbook are web-based Social & Emotional Learning resources, available to North Carolina educators at no-cost!
Available via the EVERFI platform, these lesson-based resources blend offline learning with online reinforcement to help students practice peer-to-peer empathy and leadership, and support educators in building school community.
On September 27th at 3:30 PM, Justyn Knox (Department of Public Instruction) and Peter Kelpin (EVERFI) will be sharing more about these resources, and their alignment to the statewide Character Matters initiative. Participants will learn how to access the resources and how educators across the state are already implementing in their schools! Register via this link by September 26th.
For immediate questions, please contact Peter Kelpin at pkelpin@everfi.com
How to Build an Inclusive School Where Kids Feel Safe and Cared For
Join Michele Borba on September 12 as she walks through what an inclusive school looks like and what educators can do to foster one. This webinar is exclusive to Character Exchange subscribers. Not yet a subscriber of the Exchange? Join today!
Medal of Honor Fall Webinars
On Tuesday, September 18 at 1:00pmET, Medal of Honor Recipient James Livingston will speak with students live. Register your class to take part in the event, and they can chat in questions for Major General Livingston.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams will celebrate his 95th birthday on October 2, and on that day, we will broadcast a webinar interview with him live from the WWII Museum in New Orleans. Register your class to take part in this exciting opportunity!
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North Carolina Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud is a national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Poetry Out Loud encourages students in grades 9-12 to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program, which is FREE for schools and students, helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Student have the opportunity to compete at classroom, school, district, state, and national levels for cash prizes and money for their schools to purchase poetry books for school use. Poetry Out Loud can be incorporated into English or theatre curriculum in 2-3 weeks and aligns with state and national standards.
For more information about North Carolina Poetry Out Loud and to register your school to participate, visit https://triadstage.org/learning/poetryoutloud. You can also email State Coordinator Lauren Smith at poetryoutloud@triadstage.org with questions. We look forward to working with you and your students this year!
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