Stories, Insights & Impact

Empowering Students Through Character Education Social media and AI influence what we see, what gets our attention, and how we engage with information and one another. At the same time, our choices matter. What we watch, search, like, share, create, and respond to can shape our habits, influence other people, and affect what technology shows us next. Over time, these patterns can also influence our character development. Navigating Social Media and AI encourages young people

What we say matters to us and where we actually spend our time and attention do not always tell the same story. The Character Alignment Field Notebook provides an opportunity to pause, look at those patterns, and consider whether everyday choices reflect the values and virtues that matter most to us. How to use it: Use the Field Notebook after conversations about values, success, time, attention, social media, or digital influence. It can also be used as a journal or tracking

CITRS welcomed eighth- and eleventh-grade students and educators to DeSales University on October 20 and 21, 2026, for the 16th Annual Lehigh Valley Youth Leadership & Ethics Conference. For 16 years, the conference has brought students from Lehigh Valley schools together to explore leadership, character, teamwork, communication, and ethical decision-making. Offered at no cost to participating schools, the conference encourages students to examine their own decisions, conside

Our Youth Leadership and Ethics Conferences are growing, and so is their impact. At our recent conference in the Lehigh Valley, students and faculty members came together to explore what it means to lead with character. Through dynamic speakers, hands-on workshops, and engaging breakout sessions, students were challenged to think about character, integrity, and other-centered service, and how they can live those values in their schools and communities. These future leaders wh

As students head back to class, we’re reminded that the school year is about who our young people are becoming. Character shapes how students treat one another, how they handle challenges, and how they show up in their communities. It belongs in every part of the school day, and this month we’re proud to share some of the ways that is coming to life. Character | Integrity | Trust | Relationships | Success We partnered with Pitman, NJ schools to develop character-focused poste

Last week golfers, sponsors, and friends of CITRS came together at Union League Liberty Hill for a gorgeous day of golfing to support character education. Thanks to your generosity, this year’s Open helped fuel our mission in students, educators, and communities across the region. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who golfed, donated, and supported us. This year’s event was one for the books! Character | Integrity | Trust | Relationships | Success Congratulations to our winne