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The CCCE Framework for Purposeful Cultures of Character and resources provide guidance for implementing a purposeful culture of character in your organization. The CCCE collaborates with schools to implement the framework and on their journey to human and societal flourishing.

The CCCE Framework for Purposeful Cultures of Character

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Not sure where to start or if this actually works? The following guidance document and supporting research can aid in gaining an understanding.

Building a Purposeful Culture of Character: Where to Start

Supporting research: What Works in Character Education?

Supporting research: The Character Teaching Inventory

The CCCE team and a group of leaders in the field developed an Activities and Applications booklet for practical ideas when using our framework. Check it out!

The CCCE has developed the following resources to aid in your understanding and for you to share with your organizational stakeholders to build knowledge around character education.

CCCE Glossary of Terms

Character Education Curriculum Resources

Why Character Education?

What is Character?

What is Character Education?

What are Virtues?

The Real Impact of Character Education