Champions for Character
The Power of Service Learning
Cardinals Care has sponsored the Champions for Character Service Learning recognition program in cooperation with CharacterPlus since 2004. The goal is to increase awareness of the benefits of service learning and encourage schools to move from one-time service projects to more long-term, schoolwide service learning. Champions for Character raises awareness about the value of schoolwide Service Learning, recognizing schools that serve as outstanding examples of implementation. The program honors schools in the metro area that have developed a schoolwide ethos of service learning that is infused in the curriculum and includes student voice and reflection.
Program Details
Intention: To raise awareness about the value of schoolwide Service Learning and recognize schools for their outstanding examples of service learning implementation.
Overview: Cardinals Care has sponsored this recognition program since 2004 to increase awareness of the benefits of service learning and encourage schools to move from one-time service projects to a more long-term, schoolwide service learning ethos. The program honors schools in the metro area where service learning is infused in the curriculum and includes student voice and reflection.
Outcome: Recognized schools are honored with tickets to a Cardinals game for members of their school community, a professional banner for their building, and representation on the field before the game.