Seeking suggestions on character/ethics programs for elementary schools

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<p>A local foundation that is extremely generous in its support for our public school district (approximately 3,500 students) has asked me to explore programs on character and/or ethics for elementary school students. With rampant cheating being found in surveys of high school students nationwide, the foundation’s interest is in helping improve character well before poor traits are set in stone. </p>

<p>I’ve found helpful articles online, as well as programs such as “Character Counts!” Have any of you (students, parents or educators) had experiences with any of these types of programs? Can you recommend a successful model, or offer warnings of ineffective ones? Do you have links or contacts that might be of assistance as we explore options with the local school district?</p>

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<p>Here’s a bulletin board that might be more helpful then this one for parents of younger kids. <a href=“http://www.ptotoday.com/cgi-ptotoday/ultimatebb.cgi[/url]”>http://www.ptotoday.com/cgi-ptotoday/ultimatebb.cgi&lt;/a&gt; I used to hang out there a lot before my youngest left elementary school.</p>