Each team creates a solution to a problem, then competes against other teams in March. Each team sets their own meeting times and dates. Teams are made up of 5-7 students. Parents are needed to coach. Coaches act as facilitators, leaving the problem solving to the team.
Training is available.
Please plan to attend with a parent. Participation is open to grades 6-9. A program to raise public awareness was sponsored by Roanoke County Schools and several area businesses on October 3. Dr. Lickona discussed practical ways parents can teach children a sense of right and wrong through everyday family interactions. He is the author of Educating for Character and Raising Good Children .