Testimonials

WHY SHOULD I USE BUILDING GOOD CITIZENS FOR TEXAS

“The best documentation in support of Building Good Citizens for Texas Character Education Program is the positive atmosphere in our school.”

         Susan Masur, Asst. Principal  Navarro Elementary, Lockhart

“In St. Leonard Elementary School, students’ test scores spiked, with a percentage increase unmatched in the history of the school district.”

         Ted Haynie, principal   St. Leonard Elementary

“Classrooms engaged in comprehensive character education show a marked reduction in the kinds of behaviors that serve as impediments to academic progress, such as off-task behavior, relational problems and student disengagement.”

            Dr. Marvin Berkowitz Professor of Character Ed University of Missouri

”The feeling prevails that our emphasis on expectation through character education has been a significant factor in reducing the need for in-school suspensions and discipline referrals.”

            Peggy Hoffman, Principal Plum Creek Elem, Lockhart

“We are proud that Building Good Citizens for Texas is used, with good results, in Baird, Texas schools.”

            Steve Maikell, Superintendent Baird ISO

“As a community and a school district, we wanted to work together to build a society based on strong character and sound ethical standards. We found such an initiative in Building Good Citizens for Texas.”         

            Marlene Zipperlin, Superintendent Clifton ISD