How do character education, social-emotional learning, practical wisdom, and human flourishing actually fit together? In this post, we share a new integrative model that uses the Good Project’s 3Es—ethics, excellence, and engagement—as an interpretive lens to explore how these widely used frameworks overlap, reinforce one another, and support wise action and flourishing over time.

We’re thrilled to share the results of a three-year global study on character development in education: Developing Virtues through an Educational Community of Practice: A “Good Work” Approach. This new data report highlights insights from over 5,000 students and 100 educators across more than a dozen countries who implemented The Good Project’s lesson plans in their classrooms. Designed to cultivate ethical reflection, civic engagement, and other moral, civic, intellectual, and performance character strengths, these lessons helped students grow in self-awareness, explore their values, and envision meaningful futures. The report also shares powerful educator feedback from our international Community of Practice and offers a closer look at how character strengths and career agency evolve in diverse learning environments. Dive in to see what we’ve learned about helping young people do work that is not only excellent—but also ethical and deeply engaging.