The school's role as character educator is even more vital when millions of children get little moral teaching from parents, community, or religious institutions. Common ground exists on universally accepted moral values like caring, trust, respect, and responsibility. 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.