This week, Cullman middle schoolers came together for a #GoodCharacters Expo to share powerful service projects with community members, mentors and peers. We were blown away!
After weeks in the American Character Program, learning about historical figures who transformed America, they were then challenged to begin transforming things themselves. What we saw next proved they are on their way to making this world an even better place to live.
Speaking from their booths, students shared how they formed groups, identified problems, worked with local mentors and began taking action. In addition to civics and character learned in the program’s curriculum, they gained real-world practice in collaboration, service, empathy, compassion and communication.
It was a proud moment for our Liberty Learning team as we saw first-hand how our 2nd and 5th grade programs had paved the way for these middle schoolers to take ownership in their roles as citizens. Their ideas, ingenuity and determination showed us America’s future is in good hands!
This immersive educational experience is made possible because our generous local and state sponsors understand that these lessons must be taught despite time and budget constraints.
Please help us thank the organizations and people who are investing in the children who are becoming our Next Great Americans.
Catch a glimpse of their projects below:
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Cullman Middle School started their #GoodCharacters Expo with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Community leaders from Cullman showed up to support the next generation of #GoodCharacters! Thank you to Belinda Hyatt, Taylor Johnson, Stephanie Childers, Heather Foote, Heather White, Steve Stanford, Sheila Dudley, Rebekah Cobb, Candy Rushing, Jaqueline Schendel, CMS Principal Jake Johnson, and Social Studies teachers Mr. Beal and Mr. Quattlebaum!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project!
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These students share their project!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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These students are excited share their project!
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7th graders sharing their American Character Project with their guest!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing the work in their community!
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These 7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, and worked with mentors. Look what they have accomplished!
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Our guests learn all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Cullman 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Their guests learned all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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These 7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, and worked with mentors. Look what they have accomplished!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project with their guest, Belinda Hyatt!
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Our guests learn all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing the work in their community!
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Their guests learn all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Cullman 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!
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These 7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, and worked with mentors. Look what they have accomplished!
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Our guests learn all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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Cullman Middle School 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Cullman 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Our guests learned all about what Cullman Middle School 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Cullman 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!
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These 7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, and worked with mentors. Look what they have accomplished!