Harmony Public Schools proudly announces that 18 of its campuses have been bestowed the prestigious title of Texas "State Schools of Character" by Character.org, a national advocate for character development in schools. This recognition highlights the exemplary efforts of these campuses in fostering cultures of character within their educational communities.

Character.org, a leading authority in character development, annually certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated commitment to character development. This focus on character is known to positively impact academic achievement, student behavior, and overall school climate. The recent announcement revealed that only 87 schools across the United States and 23 in Texas were selected for this distinguished honor.

Harmony Public Schools stands out as the most awarded school system in the nation for character education, with 18 of its campuses receiving the Texas "State Schools of Character" recognition. This achievement underscores Harmony's commitment to shaping not just academically proficient scholars but also responsible citizens and future community leaders.

Harmony CEO Fatih Ay emphasized the significance of character education at Harmony, stating, "We are committed to helping mold not just a generation of great scholars, but also a generation of great citizens and future community leaders."

The 18 Harmony campuses recognized as Texas "State Schools of Character" include:

Harmony School of Enrichment-Houston

Harmony School of Excellence-Dallas

Harmony School of Excellence-El Paso

Harmony School of Excellence-Sugar Land (Elementary)

Harmony School of Innovation-Brownsville

Harmony School of Innovation-Carrollton

Harmony School of Innovation-El Paso (Elementary)

Harmony School of Innovation-Waco

Harmony School of Science- Austin

Harmony School of Science-El Paso (Middle)

Harmony School of Technology-Houston

Harmony Science Academy-Carrollton

Harmony Science Academy-Dallas (Elementary)

Harmony Science Academy-Grand Prairie

Harmony Science Academy-Lubbock

Harmony Science Academy-Odessa

Harmony Science Academy-Plano

Harmony Science Academy-Waco

These 18 campuses join 22 others from Harmony that previously earned this honor, reinforcing the enduring commitment to character education within the Harmony Public Schools system. Furthermore, nine of these campuses have also earned the esteemed title of National School of Character.

Each of these recognized schools has implemented a comprehensive, multi-year approach to character education, instilling core values such as respect, teamwork, leadership, and empathy into their rigorous academic curriculum. The certification process involved a rigorous evaluation, documenting the implementation of character education best practices and structures at each school.

Harmony Public Schools, a Texas-born public charter school system, serves PreK-12 students across 23 cities in the state. With a curriculum emphasizing STEM skills, character education, project-based learning, and college readiness, Harmony Public Schools continues to be a trailblazer in providing quality education.

As Harmony Public Schools opens applications for the 2024-25 school year, the recognition of its campuses as Texas "State Schools of Character" stands as a testament to the institution's dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to face the challenges of the future.

For more information, visit HarmonyTX.org.