FloridaCharacter.org

04/16/2026

STATE SCHOOLS OF CHARACTER!!! Congratulations go out to the following Florida schools!

* River City Science Academy District, Jacksonville, State District of Character
* River City Science Academy Innovation, Jacksonville
State School of Character

For more information about the Schools of Character process and/or how to get involved, visit

Character.org is proud to recognize 103 schools and districts from around the world as 2026 State and National Schools of Character. This year’s honorees represent 94 schools across the United States and a record-breaking nine international schools that have demonstrated a deep commitment to devel...

08/15/2025

Meet Nicole Diehl, the new Executive Director of Schools of Character! Nicole has 15+ years of experience supporting educators and school improvement efforts, and she played a key role in revising the 11 Principles.
“I’m thrilled to step into the role of Executive Director for Schools of Character! With Character.org and CharacterPlus united, we’re building a national leader in character development, empowering schools across the country to help every student thrive."