Democracies have a special need for moral education because democracy is a government of, for, and by the people themselves. There is no such thing as a value-free education. Schools teach value-free education. Schools teach values everyday by design or default. A commitment to character education is essential if we are to attract and keep good teachers.
Moral questions are among the greatest questions facing the individual and the human race.
Effective character education makes schools more civil, caring communities and leads to improved academic performance. To develop a school, community, and home based character education curriculum, it is important to have the support of your local Superintendent, Board of Education, and administration to lead the district. It is also important that the person who facilitates the process is not from within the district. The facilitator should be perceived as non-biased. The Missouri Center for Safe Schools can aid in finding facilitators for your district.