The effectiveness of character education on student behavior

The purpose of this study was to determine if character education in schools is effective enough to positively increase students\u27 moral and ethical behaviors and values. Students\u27 behaviors in grades Kindergarten through fifth across three different elementary schools were examined. Measurements were taken prior to the implementation of a character education program and were reexamined after the first year. The results of the study revealed all three schools decreased in filed discipline reports and increased in positive behaviors from the execution of character education programs