CHARACTER COUNTS! IN IOWA

CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa strives to help Iowans practice good character through the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring & Citizenship.

Through a statewide partnership with the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, CHARACTER COUNTS! In Iowa impacts our state through a variety of ways:

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Families: Parents want their children to be of strong character, and good character doesn't just happen. It is an outcome of the efforts of parents who lay a strong foundation of good character. We are eager to assist parents with this effort.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Communities: Cities and towns throughout Iowa have passionately adopted the Six Pillars of Character. Efforts range from helping Little League coaches teach good sportsmanship to posting CC! banners throughout the community, and much more!

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Workplaces: Many Iowa companies are implementing CHARACTER COUNTS! in the workplace by including the Six Pillars in their company values and educating their staffs and boards on making ethical decisions.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Schools: We work hand-in-hand with thousands of Iowa educators to incorporate character education into their school and athletic programs.

CHARACTER COUNTS! in Sports: Sports provide a unique opportunity to teach character. Many coaches are striving to teach their athletes how to pursue victory with honor, in addition to their athletic skills.

Click here to learn more about the Six Pillars of Character.

NEW!

The Josephson Institute of Ethics just released their 2008 Report Card on America's Youth. It is based on a survey of nearly 30,000 high school students.

Click here to view the results.