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Events & News
The 2021–2022 Reach for the Stars Catalogue is Here! This resource lists more than 120 academic enrichment programs, activities, challenges, competitions, events and opportunities for Minnesota K–12 students. Visit the Reach for the Stars page to download the PDF or request print copies.
The 2022 Schools of Character application is Open! Become certified as a state or national school or district of character! Applicants use the 11 Principles as a guide and submit a self-assessment and portfolio that demonstrates how character development has had a positive effect on academic achievement, behavior and school climate. Applications are due Nov. 19. Learn more.
Register Today for the 2021 Virtual National Forum! Join Character.org for three days of learning with character development leaders, practitioners and researchers from across the country. Six keynote speakers to inspire you on topical issues, access to 30+ on-demand breakout sessions, networking and a celebration of the 2021 National Schools of Character. More details.
Seeking Nominations for the 2022 Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award! Nominate an outstanding community program building character strengths and ethical leadership skills in its participants. The award uses a nomination and application process. Honorees are celebrated at the Character Recognition Awards ceremony. Nominations are due Dec. 3. Learn more or place a nomination.
Apply for a 2022 Minnesota Promising Practices Award! Promising Practices are unique and successful practices created and implemented by schools, districts and youth-serving organizations that promote character development in Pre-K–grade 12 students and exemplify one or more of the 11 Principles. Honorees are celebrated at the Character Recognition Awards ceremony and the award-winning practices are shared on our website! Learn more or apply.
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Reach for the Stars Affiliate Events & News
SCHOOL LEADERS AND PARENT GROUPS: Empower your 7-12th graders to create the world they want to live in by forming a Youth Eco Solutions team for the 2021-22 school year! Through hands-on projects, YES! students work together to apply STEM knowledge and critical thinking toward real issues important to your community. Teams enjoy fun learning events, career exploration, project funds, prize awards, personalized support from a YES! coordinator and more! Visit our website to learn how to start a YES! team or email us at sayyes@yesmn.org.
Congratulations to the Minnesota Future Problem Solving Program teams at the International Conference. View results here or visit the MNFPSP website.
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Related Offsite Events & News
View the Character & Social-Emotional Development K–12 Model Standards from Character.org. The CSED Model Standards are an opportunity for states, school districts, and individual schools to adopt and use the most comprehensive framework that supports, nurtures and fosters the whole child.