Case Study: Truman Middle School achieves a stronger culture of belonging and success with CharacterStrong

Truman Middle School builds a stronger culture with CharacterStrong, reaching 30,000 students

Truman Middle School was facing significant challenges with student behavior, attendance, and academic performance, creating a difficult environment for both students and staff. To address these issues, the school partnered with CharacterStrong and implemented its social-emotional learning curriculum.

CharacterStrong provided targeted lessons and belonging-focused circles that gave students a safe space to share thoughts and feelings. This solution led to a significant improvement in school climate, with students showing greater empathy, improved conflict resolution skills, and a stronger sense of community. The positive impact extended beyond the school, with families noting students were applying these lessons at home.

Truman Middle School