SERVICE

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/SERVICE-Col.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Service: Service builds perspective. When you step into someone else’s shoes, even briefly, you understand struggles you’ve never lived. Example: Volunteering at a food pantry shows you what it’s like for families…

OLD KINDNESS2

52 Weeks Of True Stories:Build Character One Week At A Time This Week’s Value Under Presser PLEASE DONATE https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/KINDNESS-The-Story-of-Orpheus-Woodward.mp4 3 Ways Yo Prove Kindness: 1. Small Acts Can Shift Great Outcomes Woodward extended his regiment’s line with no promise of recognition, just a quiet decision to help another. That single move helped save the entire…

HUMILITY And Gratitude

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…

(OLD) CONVICTION

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…

(OLD) INTEGRITY

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/Integrity_-Standing-Strong-Under-Pressure-True-Story.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Integrity: 1. Know Right from Wrong. Don’t be afraid to draw a clear line between what’s acceptable and what’s not. A strong moral compass gives you confidence in your decisions. “Woe to…

(OLD) PERSEVERENCE

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/Chamberlain.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Perseverence: 1. Break Big Goals Into Small StepsGot a huge exam coming up or a long paper to write? Don’t try to tackle it all at once. Study one chapter a night…

GENEROSITY

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…

(OLD) ACCOUNTABILITY

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/ACCOUNTABILITY-The-Story-of-Robert-E.-Lee.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Accountability: Own Your Mistakes QuicklyIf you mess up, admit it right away. The faster you take responsibility, the sooner you can fix the problem and move forward. Excuses only make things worse.…

(OLD) SELF-RELIANCE

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/Self-Reliance-Warren.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Self-Reliance: 1. Own your choices—don’t blame others.You bomb a math test. Instead of blaming the teacher for “making it too hard,” you admit you didn’t study enough and commit to extra practice.…

(OLD) COURAGE

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/Courage-Hubschmann.mp4 3 Ways To Prove Courage: 1. Control Your SpaceIf possible, change the setting: move closer to friends, teachers, or a group. Bullies thrive on isolating you, so positioning yourself where you’re not alone makes their power…

American History: A New Way To Teach It

American History: A New Way To Teach It A Different Approach to History PLEASE DONATE I’ve been asked, “How is your approach to history any different from anyone else’s?” My answer is…”I don’t write history, Instead, I write about the lessons we can learn from history so that we can all be better people and…