Character Education Improves Grades

During the 2004-2005 school year, schools which had been designated Character Plus Schools as provided by House Bill 946, reported the following results:

• Improved TAKS scores——————–39%
• Improved local grades———————45%
• Fewer Discipline Referrals—————66%
• Improved Attendance———————–33%

SOURCE: TEA’s 2005 Comprehensive Annual
Report of Public Schools to the 79^th Legislature