Case Study: LA Unified achieves stronger attendance, fewer behavior incidents, and greater student belonging with CharacterStrong

LA Unified cuts physical harm incidents by 75% with CharacterStrong

LA Unified sought to build a safer, more connected learning environment where students could develop the social-emotional skills needed to thrive. The district partnered with CharacterStrong to implement its curriculum and resources, aiming to give students a shared language for character and improve behavior, attendance, and overall school climate.

CharacterStrong provided LA Unified with a practical framework and lessons focused on skills like responsibility, empathy, and resilience. The solution led to measurable improvements across several schools, including a 75% drop in physical harm incidents at one elementary school, a 46% decrease in behavior incidents at a middle school, and a 54% increase in strong attendance at another elementary site. CharacterStrong helped educators foster greater student belonging and teamwork.

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