How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Yet, in today's world, all children face great uncertainties in a complex and sometimes troubled society. These traits are not always readily apparent and easy to grasp or learn. Therefore our challenge is to provide youth with the self-esteem, stamina, and support they need to survive, be successful, and develop into strong, competent, caring, and responsible citizens. University of Illinois Extension is meeting this challenge through a variety of innovative programs.
Character education looks like young people learning, growing, and becoming.
It feels like strength, courage, possibility, and hope. Embedded in character education are guidelines for successful living. The language of respect and responsibility navigates the journey to ethical fitness. Students explore education as life and life as learning positive approaches for setting and achieving goals. Students learn that living each day to its fullest means more than waiting for moments here and there.