Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation

This week, Straughn 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 [...]

Today, students from Fleeta, Pleasant Home, Straughn, & WS Harlan Elementary Schools filled the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College - Dixon Theater. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage. These students have learned their [...]

With the help of local and state sponsors, 7th grade students from Straughn Middle School & Red Level School  are beginning the American Character Program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses excitement as its engagement platform. The lessons are [...]