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Jaramillo, Rosario; Mesa, Jose A. – Journal of Moral Education, 2009
In response to the difficult social, economic and political problems that Colombia faces, such as inequality, discrimination, weak civil society--fuelled by illegality and drug trafficking--the Colombian Ministry of Education has embarked on an ambitious citizenship education program, with the hope of strengthening the role of education by…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Role of Education, National Programs, Moral Development
Skaggs, Gary; Bodenhorn, Nancy – Journal of Advanced Academics, 2006
Over a 4-year period, researchers measured several outcomes in 5 school districts initiating or enhancing character education programs. Based on student, teacher, and administrator surveys, there was a noticeable improvement in character-related behavior. In certain districts, suspension and drop-out rates also decreased after the implementation…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Values Education, Suspension, Discipline