PROFILE

Arthur Schwartz

Arthur Schwartz, Ed.D., is the former president of Character.org. He studies moral courage during adolescence.

By Arthur Schwartz, Marcelo Cavazos, Ellyn Metcalf | August 3, 2026

We can help students align their daily actions and decisions with the values that will allow them to become their best selves.

By John Kabashinski, Arthur Schwartz | June 6, 2023

A new survey finds that only 14% of parents teach their kids the Golden Rule, and over a quarter don't even know what it is. Why?

By Arthur Schwartz | August 16, 2022

Small habits repeated regularly can help students cultivate character strengths like patience, gratitude, and kindness.

Five Families Who Learned How to Bridge Differences Together

In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how five families fostered skills for dialogue and understanding across group lines.
Why You Can’t Do It Alone

Can anyone truly succeed alone? We explore how role models, mentors, and strong social support make upward mobility far more possible than grit alone.