- Self-concept is linked to both an adolescent's motivation to succeed in school as well as their academic performance and therefore is considered an important component of an adolescent's educational well-being. (Henderson & Dweck, 1990; Marsh & Byrne, 1999; Harter, Runbaugh, Whitesell, & Kowalski, 1992)
 Character Education encourages students to think critically and act responsibly. It is the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities that enables the learner to make informed and responsible choices. It involves a shared educational commitment that emphasizes the responsibilities and rewards of productive living in a diverse global society. (Urban Program Resource Network • University of Illinois, 2007)- Character education is a planned comprehensive and systematic approach for teaching self-respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, and citizenship. (Urban Program Resource Network • University of Illinois, 2007)
- When schools become the framework for constructing meaning for living and a bridge to understanding the value of a fulfilled life, students become proactive achievers discovering what it means to develop the potential for themselves and the world around them. (Urban Program Resource Network • University of Illinois, 2007)
- Effective character education programs must impact academic success for students...discipline must improve and higher standards must be met. (The Discourse of Charater Education. Smagorinsk, P. and Taxell, J.)
- We have proven the link between effective character education and academic and social achievement. (Inner Vision International, Inc.)
- Young people need to realize that forging their own character is an essential and demanding life task. (Character Education Manifesto. Boston University School of Education)
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