This week, Winterboro 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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Starting the Expo with the Pledge!
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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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Winterboro 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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These students are excited to share their project!
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Winterboro 7th graders are doing the work in their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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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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Winterboro 7th graders ready to show off and shine at their EXPO!
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These students are excited to share their project!
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Winterboro 7th graders are doing the work in their community!
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Showing off their Service project!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project!
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Winterboro 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Our guests learn all about what Winterboro 7th graders are doing for their community!
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7th graders from Winterboro sharing their American Character Project with their guest!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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These students share their project!
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Senator Keith Kelley learns all about what Winterboro 7th graders are doing for their community!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests and community leaders!
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We were honored to hear words from Senator Kelley, who shared how important the work these students have done really is to our community!
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Winterboro 7th Graders have a great example of Great American Characters showing them how to be #GoodCharacters!
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Winterboro 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by mentors and community members!