Promising Practices for Elementary SchoolsThe Character Education Partnership (CEP) annually recognizes schools and districts in the United States and elsewhere for implementing unique and specific strategies in character education. The following are a few examples of award winning practices from New Jersey schools and districts. Each practice has school contact information, so if you'd like to know more, give them a call! |
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Practice
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Grades
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School
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| Mission Connect | PK-4 | Dr. Paul Rafilides School (P.S. #33) | 2008 | |
| Journeys---The Hudson River | K-12 | Hoboken Charter School | 2008 | |
| Make a Difference Day | PK-8 | Frank R. Conwell School (P.S. #3) | 2008 | |
| From Tee to Green and Beyond | K-5 | Greenwood Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Character Education Coming Alive Through Student Murals | K-5 | Mercerville Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Project Harmony | K-5 | Livingston Park Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Lunch Buddies Program | K-5 | Langtree Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Legacy of Legends | PreK-8 | Ollie E. Culbreth. Jr. School (P.S. #14) | 2008 | |
| Open Day - School Day | PreK-8 | Ollie E. Culbreth, Jr. School (P.S. #14) | 2008 | |
| K.I.C.K. - Kids Inventing Character (Building) Kreations | PreK-4 | Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Developing Empathy in Young Children Through Service-Learning | PreK-3 | Lawrenceville Elementary School | 2008 | |
| The People of Good Character Wax Museum | K-5 | McGalliard Elementary School | 2008 | |
| P.A.N.D.A. Club (Peace Across Nations---Dream Adventurers) | K-5 | Robinson Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Pillow Project | PreK-4 | Radix Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Race for Respect | Yardville School | 2008 | ||
| Coins for California | K-5 | Woodcrest Elementary School | 2008 | |
| Caring Clean-up Crew | K-5 | Woodcrest Elementary School | 2008 | |
| A Multicultural, Thematic Approach to Arts Education | K-4 | Brigantine Elementary School | 2007 | |
| ACE (Art and Character Education) |
K–12 | Hoboken Charter School | 2007 | |
| ACE Team Mentors (Advisor–Confidant–Exemplar) |
PreK–8 | Ollie E. Culbreth, Jr. School (P.S. #14 |
2007 | |
| Admit One: FISH, Film, and Follow-Up | PreK–12 | Hamilton Township Public Schools | 2007 | |
| Ballroom Dancing | K-8 | Christa McAuliffe School (P.S. #28) |
2007 | |
| “Be a Good Neighbor” Caring Community House Award Program | PreK-4 | Bedwell Elementary School | 2007 | |
| Character Café | PreK-3 | Viola L. Sickles School | 2007 | |
| Character Building through a Social-Justice Lens | K–12 | Hoboken Charter School | 2007 | |
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K-8
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Fred W. Martin School (P.S. #41) |
2006
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| Family Book Club |
PreK-4 | Radix Elementary School |
2007 | |
| First Day Celebration |
K-5 | Woodcrest Elementary School |
2007 | |
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K-12
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Hamilton Township Public Schools |
2006
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PreK-4
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Gladys Cannon Nunery School (P.S. #29) |
2006
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PreK-8
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Ollie E. Culbreth, Jr. School (P.S. #14) |
2006 | ||
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PreK-8
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Ollie E. Culbreth, Jr. School (P.S. #14) |
2006 | ||
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K-12
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Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission School at West Amwell |
2006
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| Kindness is Contagious |
K-4 | Brigantine Elementary School |
2007 | |
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PreK-5
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Alexander D. Sullivan School (P.S. #30) |
2006
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| Moving Day | K-5 | Woodcrest Elementary School | 2007 | |
| Multicultural Festival |
PreK-4 | Meadowbrook Elementary School |
2007 | |
| “One Book” Book Club |
K-5 | Liberty Corner School |
2007 | |
| Pass It On | PreK–6 |
Salt Brook Elementary School | 2007 | |
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K-5
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Liberty Corner School |
2006
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| REBEL (Reaching Everyone by Exposing Lies) | PreK-8 | Joseph H. Brensinger School (P.S. #17) | 2007 | |
| Relaxation Meditation Initiative | PreK-5 | Alexander D. Sullivan School (PS #30) | 2007 | |
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K-3
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Harry S Truman School |
2006
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5-6
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Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School |
2006
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| Team Up for Technology | K-4 | Thomas B. Conley School |
2007 | |
| The Seeing Eye “Jethro” Project | K–5 | Liberty Corner School | 2007 | |
| World Well-Being Week |
PreK-2 | Forest Avenue School |
2007 | |
