This week, Demopolis 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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These students are excited share their project!
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These students were one of 4 Service Learning projects that “did the work” on their school campus and made a difference!
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Principal Brandi Smith watched Demopolis 7th graders Shine at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Demopolis 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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Remembering the soft skills they have learned!
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Demopolis 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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David Heaton learns all about what Demopolis 7th graders are doing for their community!
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7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, worked with mentors and look what they have accomplished!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guest
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Demopolis 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These students were one of 4 Service Learning projects that “did the work” on their school campus and made a difference!
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Demopolis 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guest
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Demopolis 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These students were one of 4 Service Learning projects that “did the work” on their school campus and made a difference!
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Assistant Principal Allene Jones learns all about what Demopolis 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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These Demopolis 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Demopolis 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These students were one of 4 Service Learning projects that “did the work” on their school campus and made a difference!
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These students are excited share their project!
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Demopolis Middle School American Character #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, worked with mentors and look what they have accomplished!
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These Demopolis 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Demopolis 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!