Click on a specific category to learn in depth about a certain concentration or follow along our tour starting with the core, Contribute to a Better World.

EL Education brings to life a three-dimensional vision of achievement where students master Knowledge and Skills, develop Character, and create High Quality Work. This website explores one of these three dimensions to answer the question: What do we mean at EL Education when we say Character?

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Students Contribute to a Better World, putting their learning to use as active citizens, working for social justice, environmental stewardship, and healthy, equitable communities. This outcome is a key goal of character development in EL Education.

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Students become Effective Learners who do more than they think possible, developing the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life.

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Students become Ethical People, who treat others with respect and compassion, and stand up for what is right.

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Students develop a larger sense of Purpose through engagement in challenging, meaningful learning experiences. They take on work that matters to their community: “getting smart to do good.”

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Students -- all students -- have a Sense of Belonging as a valued part of an inclusive learning community. Students can bring their full identities to school.

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Students have Agency; they are empowered to take responsibility for their own growth and act as leaders with their peers. Students are active citizens, advocating for equity in their school, community, and society.

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Students become leaders of their own learning through Student-Engaged Assessment, tracking progress toward standards-based learning targets and setting goals. Students and teachers frequently review and act on data. Students regularly present evidence of their achievement to a range of audiences.

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Schools use Compelling Curriculum that inspires all students to grapple with demanding, meaningful content and produce high quality work; master required standards; elevate student collaboration and reflection; promote equity; and prepare all students for college, career and civic contribution.

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Teachers implement Deeper Instruction through lessons and learning experiences that challenge, engage and empower students in consequential work. Teachers embrace high standards for academics and character, and cultivate student independence and leadership.

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Crew Culture references founder Kurt Hahn’s statement: “we are all crew, not passengers,” working together as a team for the common good. Crew Culture is developed in specific intentional structures as well as a larger spirit of goodwill. Social, emotional and academic skills are fostered in concert, within and beyond the classroom.

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Empowering Leadership means sharing of leadership roles by administrators, teachers, students, and the larger community; creation of a cohesive vision and a culture of trust; and a commitment to working collaboratively to ensure that all students achieve.

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