Hillside Elementary Named 2016 National School of Character

Hillside Elementary was recognized among 68 schools Tuesday as one of the 2016 National Schools of Character by Character.org.

The Livingston Public Schools’ Facebook page attributes the recognition to Hillside demonstrating a dedicated focus on character development programs that positively affect academic achievement, student behavior and school climate. The process involved rigorous and in-depth evaluation from the organization, making the designation that much more valuable.

According to their website, Character.org is a national nonprofit that works with schools and districts to educate young people to be ethical and engaged citizens. It is dedicated to developing young people to be both intelligent and good citizens through the advancement of quality character development in all schools.

“We are extremely proud of this year’s designated schools and districts for their dedication to character development which has proven to increase the well-being of so many students’ lives across the United States and beyond ,” said Character.org President & CEO Becky Sipos in a press release. “These character initiatives create conditions for learning where students are thriving and growing into ethical members of our society. They are developing lifelong skillsets they will leverage well into their adult lives.”

View the full list of schools selected here.