For descriptions of successful character education initiatives, see:
- Character Matters by Thomas Lickona
- Smart & Good High Schools by Thomas Lickona & Matthew Davidson
- The Fourth and Fifth Rs newsletters
- National Schools of Character publications from CEP
- Character Education in America's Blue Ribbon Schools by Madonna Murphy
For early character education success stories (from the 90's), see:
- The Child Development Project
- Let's Be Courteous, Let's Be Caring
- Value of the Month
- Word of the Week
- The Chicago Miracle
- The Sweet Home Story: A Districtwide Approach
- Jefferson Junior High: A 5-Year Plan
- Shaping Character Through Children's Literature
- Participatory School Democracy
- No Putdowns
- A High School That Turned Around
- Shoreham-Wading River Middle School: An Advisory System
- Franklin High School: Students Taking Responsibility
- The San Marcos Story: Keys to Total Success
- The Difference A Classroom Teacher Makes
