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Lake Bluff Named A 2012 National School Of Character
The Character Education Partnership says character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Selected schools are then expected to serve as models for other schools.
was recognized for its continued commitment to character development in its students, being recently named a 2012 National School of Character by the Character Education Partnership.
"We were thrilled to receive national recognition for our character education work," said principal Kirk Juffer. "This recognition was the culmination of five years of collaborative, sustained effort among staff, parents and students to build a comprehensive and effective program of character education."
According to the Character Education Partnership (CEP), character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Selected schools are then expected to serve as models for other schools, helping them to achieve the same results. Lake Bluff School is one of 24 schools and one school district being recognized nationwide in 2012.
"I am especially proud of our staff as every single member supported and contributed to our work. Character education starts with the staff so it has also been gratifying to be part of a process that makes us all better human beings," Juffer said.
Schools and districts from more than 30 states are named State Schools of Character (SSOC) before advancing to the national level for review. Lake Bluff will receive the SSOC award from The Wisconsin Character Education Partnership at the Jefferson Character Education Conference in Pewaukee Wisconsin on June 11.
CEP will honor the 2012 National Schools of Character at the National Forum on Character Education, to be held in November in Washington. At the ceremony, Lake Bluff School will receive an NSOC award, banner, and a small grant to help with outreach efforts.
"These schools have built strong communities that bring people together around shared goals," said Lara Maupin, NSOC director. "Nobody feels alone or unwelcome in these schools. Adults are all on the same page about what's important and, as a result, kids thrive."
