Comment: Nominator Jessica Powell says, “Klarissa doesn’t just understand others’ feelings — she takes action to make people feel valued and supported. Every day she greets me with a cheerful “Hi ...

Gideon Lake is a seventh grader at Valley Life Charter School who embodies what it means to be a caring individual. Gideon is helpful, kind and generous in his daily interactions, according to Valley ...

Editor's note: The Tulare County Office of Education recognizes local students who exhibit good character through the character COUNTS! program each day in the Times ...

Each month the staff of Austin Public Schools will be paying particular attention to one of the six pillars of the "Character Counts" framework. November and December will focus on the pillar of ...

First-graders at Easton Elementary-Dobson Building feel that caring is key, especially in December as they present a Character Counts! Holiday program Wednesday afternoon at the school. From the left, ...

As the holidays approach, many are preparing to spend more time with friends, family, and loved ones. A feeling of generosity and kindness often permeates the holiday season, along with a sense of ...