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 Informational Fact Sheet
The Laws of Life essay program is a dynamic writing and personal awareness activity. The program is most effectively implemented as a classroom writing assignment. The Laws of Life essay program invites all students in grades 5-12 to be given the unique opportunity to reflect, understand, and write about their values. More than 21,500 students have participated in Connecticut’s Laws of Life essay program. Teachers, administrators and students all value the program:
“It taught me that I want to live by being honest, trusting and being a good person inside, and that’s how I want to live.”
High School Student
“The program touches the heart. I believe every child has something important to say on his/her values or ‘laws of life’. To tap into the well of feelings and reactions to the world of the adolescent is so important. This contest opens up a whole realm of possibilities and the authentic voices that emerge are powerful and, in many cases, inspirational.”
Middle School Teacher
“The Laws of Life Essay Contest is a powerful, uplifting intervention that promotes the development of character and literacy.” Dr. Maurice Elias, Rutgers University
The Laws of Life essay program has many benefits:
- students discover their personal values, leading to positive decisions
- develops a sense of community within the classroom
- helps prepare students for standardized tests (CMT and CAPT)
- fits easily into any current writing curriculum
- allows students of all ability levels to participate and succeed
- offers students public recognition for achievement in writing
- is available to your school free of charge
- is approved by the Connecticut Association of Schools
- is endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals
We invite your school to participate in Laws of Life. For more information or a registration packet, call The School for Ethical Education in Milford, CT at (203) 783-6467, e-mail
lawsoflife@ethicsed.org, or visit
www.ethicsed.org/programs/lawsoflife/.
Further Program Information
2008-2009 Program:
General Information:
Previous Year's Programs
(2008-2000)
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