Skip to main content

Study Highlights Effectiveness of Character Education

The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia recently published a study highlighting the effectiveness of the museum’s character education programs.

by Jacob Sanchez

A reading assistant reads on the classroom floor with a small group of fourth graders at Wanke Elementary School in San Antonio on March 9, 2012.
Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune

The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia recently published a study highlighting the effectiveness of the museum’s character education programs. Character education, also called liberty education, was shown to positively affect students who participated in outreach initiatives like Young Heroes Outreach Program, a free offering to Title 1 schools. (Education Dive)

Information about the authors

Jacob Sanchez’s staff photo

Quality journalism doesn't come free

Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Do you value our journalism? Show us with your support.

Yes, I'll donate today