Character Education: Cultivating Virtue in Modern Schools with Sharon Moss

This episode of The American Classroom dives deep into the heart of Character Education, the timeless idea that schools should help shape not only what students know but who they become. Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland sit down with veteran educator and researcher Sharon Moss, whose passion for “virtue literacy” breathes new life into the field. Drawing from her decades in the classroom and her master’s research on character development, Sharon shares how literature, history, and daily classroom life can cultivate respect, perseverance, and integrity. She reminds us that while families remain the first teachers of character, schools play a vital supporting role—partnering with parents to help young people become wise, compassionate, and free-thinking citizens. Together, they explore how Character Education restores meaning to learning and strengthens the moral fabric of a civil society.

Show Notes:

Show Notes:

1. Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues – A global leader in the study and practice of character education. The Centre offers research, teaching resources, and a master’s program in Character Education designed to help schools and organizations build strong moral foundations. Details about the Kern Foundation Award—a grant for those pursuing the MA—will be added to the site once finalized. jubileecentre.ac.uk
2. Center for Character and Citizenship – Founded by Dr. Marvin Berkowitz, this center provides research, tools, and training focused on cultivating moral and civic development in schools. His book Primed for Character Education: Six Design Principles for School Improvement is an essential read for educators seeking to weave virtue into every aspect of school culture. characterandcitizenship.org
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4. Sponsored by Heritage Academy – Downtown Mesa Campus
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