This week, Jackson County School 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 3rd 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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Jackson County 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These students are excited share their project!
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Jackson County 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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7th Graders Took Action, identified issues, worked with mentors and look what they have accomplished!
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Surrounded by incredible mentors as they Shined at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Showing off their Service project!
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These Jackson County 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Our guest learn all about what Jackson County 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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Showing off their Service project!
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Our guest learn all about what Jackson County 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Jackson County 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Jackson County 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These Jackson County 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Surrounded by incredible mentors as they Shined at their #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 students are excited share their project!
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Jackson County 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Jackson County Schools American Character #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Surrounded by incredible mentors as they Shined at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Jackson County 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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Our guest learn all about what Jackson County 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Jackson County 7th graders doing the work in their community!
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These students are excited share their project!
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Showing off their Service project!
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Jackson County 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!