Bridgeport Elementary named New York State School of Character for 2025-2030!

Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character education, designated Bridgeport Elementary as a New York State School of Character! Character.org certifies schools and districts each year at the state level that have developed and implemented an intentional, proactive, and comprehensive approach that embeds character into all aspects of school life. Bridgeport Elementary also qualifies for consideration as a National School of Character. This national review will take place at the end of March.

Since its inception, Character.org's Schools of Character program has positively impacted over three million students, staff, parents, and other community members. 

"We are excited to announce the 2025 State Schools and Districts of Character," said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Character.org's President. "Each of these schools and districts has put into place an initiative that equips and empowers their staff to reinforce and model a range of positive core values that will shape and form the hearts, minds, and choices of their students." To learn more about the schools chosen today, please visit Character.org. 

Criteria for selection are based on Character.org's 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character. The Framework includes key indicators for creating a caring school community where everyone feels they belong, providing students with opportunities to practice and reflect on their character strengths, and engaging families and communities as partners in the school's character initiative. 

ABOUT CHARACTER.ORG: Character.org is a worldwide network of educators, researchers, and civic leaders that empowers people of all ages to practice and model the character strengths and core values that shape the hearts, minds, and choices of every person. Founded in 1993 and formerly known as the Character Education Partnership, Character.org is widely known for our 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character. The organization's vision is to be the global leader and voice for developing character in families, schools, and organizations. For more information, visit Character.org, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.