Can Money Build Character In Illinois Schools
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Can Money Build Character in Illinois Schools?
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Illinois Schools are exploring whether financial investment can foster character development. The Illinois Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network has been awarded a $471,038 grant to back a four-year character education initiative. This grant is part of the Partnerships in Character Education (PICE) awards given in 2007.Article:
Can money cultivate character in Illinois Schools? That's the hope as the Illinois Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) Network receives a $471,038 grant for a four-year character education program. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) proudly announced this award, one of four given by the Partnerships in Character Education (PICE) for 2007.
State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch sees the grant as a testament to Illinois’ decade-long dedication to character education. The PBIS program, initiated nearly ten years ago, is credited with fostering safer learning environments and supporting students' emotional well-being.
Interest in character education surged after tragedies like Columbine and Virginia Tech. Yet, its effectiveness remains questioned by parents, educators, and administrators. Critics argue that such programs divert time from crucial academics, arts, and physical education, and sometimes they are seen as superficial initiatives straining resources needed to meet stringent state and national standards.
Supporters, however, highlight studies suggesting that nurturing qualities like achievement motivation, conflict resolution, and empathy reduces risky behavior. A University of Louisville study noted benefits, especially for younger students and girls. Despite this, the current grant targets eight high schools.
PICE grants emphasize teaching core values such as responsibility, respect, and citizenship. Illinois Schools must demonstrate integration of these concepts into curricula and teacher training, alongside parental and community involvement. Success will be measured by improvements in discipline, academics, and character development.
Proponents acknowledge that while parents play the primary role in shaping a child's character, schools should nurture this growth by teaching essential skills in a supportive environment. The Illinois Schools PBIS Network is among 147 programs funded for character education since 1994. The schools benefiting from the current grant include Foreman High School, Kelvyn Park High School, Bolingbrook High School, Alton High School, Rock Island High School, Romeoville High School, Springfield High School, and Springfield Southeast High School.
Beyond Illinois Schools, the other PICE awardees include the Los Angeles Unified School District, New York City Department of Education, and the Black Hill Special Services Cooperative in South Dakota.
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