Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen.

This U.S. Department of Education booklet provides information about the values and skills that make up character and good citizenship and what parents can do to help their children develop strong character. Available in both English and Spanish. View the booklet online or order
by calling (877) 4ED-PUBS.

Students in Service to America: A Guidebook for Engaging America’s Students in a Lifelong Habit of Service.

This USA Freedom Corps Guidebook offers parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children resources for helping young people develop habits of service. View the free guide and related resources online.

Developing Character through Literature: A Teacher's Resource Book.

Produced by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement in 2002, this book guides teachers and parents in building strong character traits while reading and discussing popular books. The units in the book stand for the most commonly described topics in character education: responsibility, honesty, integrity, respect, living peaceably, caring, civility, and the golden rule. $6.50 PDF version/ $64.00 hard copy. Available through the ERIC Clearinghouse or by calling (800) 443-3742. (ERIC #ED464362).

Volunteer Service by Young People from High School Through Early Adulthood.

This National Center for
Education Statistics: Statistics in Brief bulletin examines the patterns and characteristics of young adults who volunteered, when they volunteered, why they volunteered, and for which types of organizations they volunteered. View the bulletin online.