52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value Under Pressure: PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CONVICTION-WARD-1.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Conviction: 1. Stand firm when it matters mostDon’t change your values just to fit in with the crowd; if friends start gossiping, choose to walk away instead of tearing someone down. “Be…
52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value Under Pressure PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HUMILITY-The-Story-of-George-Greene.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Humility Listen before you speak: Humility means being willing to hear other people’s ideas, even if you think yours is better. You might learn something you didn’t expect.“Everyone should be quick to…
52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value Under Pressure PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HONESTY-P.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Honesty Honesty builds trust, lying breaks it. When you’re truthful, people know they can count on you. But one discovered lie can undo months or years of trust.A friend, for example, may…
52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value Under Pressure PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bucklin.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Empathy 1. See People as Valuable, Not DisposableBucklin called every wounded soldier a hero, even when others ignored or mistreated them. Compassion means treating people with dignity, no matter their condition.“Carry each…
52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value: PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GENEROSITY.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Generosity 1. Give What You Wish Someone Gave You It’s not always about money. Sometimes, it’s your time, your attention, or even a simple compliment. Ask yourself: What do I wish someone would do…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Meade-copy.mp4 What you just watched: George Meade was given command of the Union Army just days before the Battle of Gettysburg. Under intense pressure, he gathered information, listened to his commanders, and made careful decisions. When the opportunity came to pursue the enemy, he chose not to—because his troops were exhausted and the risk was…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pierce52.mp4 What you just watched: Tillie Pierce showed Compassion, not by having the right words, but by being present when others needed it most So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. 1. Where have you seen someone going through something—but didn’t know what to say or do?…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PLESONTON52-copy.mp4 What you just watched: Alfred Pleasonton advanced not by what he did, but by what he wrote. He distorted the truth, blamed others, and built his reputation on deception until it caught up with him. So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. When have you been…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GREENE52.mp4 What you just watched: George Greene did critical work without seeking credit. Hefocused on what needed to be done, not on being recognized. So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. Do you do things differently when people are watching? How? When have you cared more…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bucklin52.mp4 What you just watched: In the middle of chaos, most people saw broken bodies. Bucklin saw something else. She referred to each stretcher as “bearing a hero.” So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. How do you treat people who can’t do anything for you? When…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chamberlain52.mp4 What you just watched: Chamberlain was faced with a moment where there were no good options, only a decision. With no ammunition and no clear way forward, he chose to act. So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. 1. When have you had to make a…
https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WARREN52.mp4 What you just watched: Warren didn’t wait for orders.He saw what others missed and acted. So what do we dowith what you just saw? Start with the first question below. When have you seen something important, but hesitated to act on it? When have you trusted your judgment and it made a difference? What…
