Teachers Can Impact Character

Studies have confirmed that we can impact the character of many of our students. Schools that implement a positive character program often survey students from year to year and find school climate changing – their classmates and teachers exhibiting more kindness, compassion and tolerance. Studies also find that as we promote positive character, grades go up. It only makes sense when we think about it. When students exhibit character traits like tolerance, students can concentrate on studies rather than being distracted by the intolerant. When students exhibit diligence, they complete their assignments.