A Civic Framework for Successful Character Education Programs.

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3

Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Citizenship Education; Citizenship Responsibility; Civics; Controversial Issues (Course Content); Elementary Secondary Education; Ethical Instruction; Law Related Education; Moral Development; Moral Values; Religious Factors; School Community Relationship; School Role; Social Development; Social Responsibility; Social Values; State Church Separation; Values Education

0147-8648

Asserts that character education in the schools should be framed by the civic principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Paraphrases these principles as "rights, responsibilities, and respect." Addresses parental misgivings about possible religious content and conflict. (MJP)

1996

EJ522266