The National and State Schools of Character awards aims to identify, honor, and showcase exemplars in character education and facilitate their leadership in mentoring others. The goal of the national program is to provide a variety of models of comprehensive, quality character education, representing America’s diverse educational system.
School that have been engaged in character education for a minimum of three full years, starting no later than December 2006, are encouraged to apply. Districts need to have been engaged in character education for a minimum of four full years, starting no later than December 2005.