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"What can schools do?" by Charles C. Haynes
and Marvin W. Berkowitz, February 2007, USAToday.com at the California
State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor at the University
of Houston.
"Character and Academics: What Good Schools Do"
by Jacques S. Benninga, Marvin W. Berkowitz, Phyllis Kuehn, and
Karen Smith, February 2006 edition of Phi Delta Kappan.
How
Project Wisdom Impacts Academic Achievement
Elementary students
"At least some kids thought about the messages, and I choose
to put more effort into learning what our teacher teaches."
5th grader, Palisade, CO
"I learned to work better for my teachers." 4th grader,
East Stroudsberg, PA
"The words of wisdom make me try to work better everyday."
1st grader, Chesterfield, SC
"I like Project Wisdom messages because they encourage me to
try my hardest all of the time." 3rd grader, Tyler, TX
"Everyday, I think about these messages and how I can improve
with what I do everyday." 5th grader, Palisade, CO
"Project Wisdom talked about the word responsibility which
includes completing my assignments on time." 4th grader, Colleyville,
TX
Middle school students
"The Project Wisdom commentary positively changes my outlook.
An optimistic outlook helps me to make better grades by believing
in myself." 8th grader, Trenton, GA
"One month ago, I transferred schools. Project Wisdom has made
it easier. When I was at my other school I wasn't trying as hard,
but since listening to Words of Wisdom it has challenged
me to work harder." 6th grader, Arroyo Grande, CA
"Listening to these quotes and stories inspire me. The words
actually make me think. I went from the low grades to making the
Honor Roll." 8th grader, Belleville, IL
High school students
"By listening to the words of wisdom, I get this 'I can do
anything if I try' attitude. I have pushed myself to work harder
in my weaker subjects than I usually do, and I have made better
grades." 11th grader, Jacksonville, AR
"These words influence me to do better at school. Before I
ever heard the Words of Wisdom, I would put myself down for being
a failure, but Project Wisdom helped me realize that everyone fails
at some point in their life." 12th grader, Blairsville, PA
"'Words of Wisdom' has changed my life in a number of ways.
. . . I pay more attention to my class work. Actually, my grades
are improving tremendously." 11th grader, Lake Charles,
LA
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