Citizenship Initiative

Standards of the Heart

Standards of the heart can help children become caring, contributing, productive, and responsible members of society. It has been an important part of the mission of public education for generations. The Department of Public Instruction has developed a resource guide to help schools succeed in this mission. Check out the following to learn more about state resources for fostering citizenship and good character in youth:

Definition of Citizenship and Characteristics of Schools that Build Citizens

Citizenship Toolkit - print version

On-line Survey to Assess Standards of the Heart (links to WINSS)

School Climate Surveys (links to WINSS)

Best Practice Ideas for Standards of the Heart (link to WINSS)

Standards of the Heart Brochure User must have a pdf reader installed and configured on their web browser to read this file. The Acrobat reader is available free at Adobe Reader web site.

For questions about this information, contact dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-9117

Last updated on 7/30/2008 11:09:23 AM