Education Reform Proposal.

CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOOL ABSTRACT "Character education is the foundation of all education (Galluzzo & Pankrata, 1990)." It is the means for individual and collective advancement. Human development and progress are based upon the spiritual capacities of knowing and loving. All schools, not just institutions of in-depth learning (high schools), must provide the moral training and character education necessary for well being. Religion plays an indispensable role in the development of character. Moral and character training …

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