Norwalk Magnet School Named National School Of Character
Information via Norwalk Public SchoolsNORWALK, CT — Character.org recently recognized Tracey Magnet School as a 2024 National School of Character, according to Norwalk Public Schools.According to a news release provided by the district, the magnet school was also the only school in Connecticut recognized as a School of Character.Tracey Magnet School was previously named a National School of Character in 2021."Character education plays a vital role in shaping the hearts and minds of future generations," Tracey Magnet School Principal Lindsay Esposito said in a news release. "It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as Connecticut's only National School of Character. With the help of staff, families and the greater Tracey community, we will continue to extend our efforts beyond the classroom to guide our students toward becoming students that are able to perform morally and civically through a set of strong character values."According to the district, Tracey has implemented a comprehensive approach to help students understand, care about, and consistently practice character strengths that will help them flourish in school, in their relationships, and as citizens of an ever-changing world.The magnet school completed a rigorous application process that included an evaluation by a team of individuals trained in the "11 Principles of Character" to be named a state School of Character, district officials said.The team looks to ensure that the principles are embedded into the school’s academics, the family component, community partnerships through service learning, and developing the whole child through social and emotional learning. Schools are scored on a rubric that measures proficiency of embedding character education throughout a child’s school experience, officials said."We are extremely proud of Tracey Magnet School for their national recognition as a School of Character," Superintendent Alexandra Estrella said in a news release. "Principal Esposito and her staff have done an incredible job of instilling the school's PRINT values into each student and incorporating those important social and emotional skills into their daily practices. Building strong character among our students will ensure they become positive contributors to our ever changing and diverse world."Character.org certified 73 schools across 13 states as National Schools of Character, including Tracey, officials said."We are pleased to announce and celebrate the schools that have earned this national recognition," Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, said in a news release. "Each of these schools has put in place a comprehensive approach to help students understand, care about, and consistently practice the character strengths that will help them flourish in school, in relationships, in the workplace, and as citizens."Since its inception, the National Schools of Character program has impacted over three million students, staff, parents, and community members.The schools and districts that apply must meet the rigorous standards articulated in Character.org's "11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character," and each school is assessed by a team of trained evaluators, officials said."There is an ethic of care at these schools," Lori Soifer, who directs the Schools of Character program, said in a news release. "Working together with students, parents and community members, these schools are creating stronger communities focused on character."A complete list of schools certified as 2024 National Schools of Character is available here.The article Norwalk Magnet School Named National School Of Character appeared first on Norwalk, CT Patch.
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