In October 2022, Tzu Chi Elementary School, Walnut, California, and Tzu Chi Life Science Farm collaborated to teach students the Tzu Chi philosophy of “Knowing, Cherishing, and then Creating Blessings” by combining character education and organic farming.
Ten years after the start of the Syrian Civil War, the Tzu Chi Character Education team, in conjunction with El Menahil School teachers, introduced a character education program in hopes of helping children refugees overcome the psychological burdens of war.
One of Tzu Chi’s greatest joys is seeing the ways in which its mission is mirrored in other important endeavors everywhere. Volunteers saw this very connection when they visited Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy on August 11, 2022. Staff learned about Tzu Chi’s character education programming and accepted a proposal for Meatless Monday at the school.
Character Education Curriculum Specialist – Mandarin speaking Walnut, CA JOB DESCRIPTION: Character Education Development and Outreach Department focus on character development of each individual student as we teach students important moral values such as respect, thankfulness, compassion, tolerance, etc. This curriculum specialist/training assistant must collaborate with public school educators as well as Tzu Chi volunteers across the U.S. The ideal candidate for this position is a clear communicator with experience
Teachers from around the world come online to learn how to conduct character education courses. Photo/Courtesy of Tzu Chi Education Foundation Written by Wendy WangTranslated by H. B. QinEdited by Diana Chang, Ida Eva Zielinska The Tzu Chi Education Foundation’s Character Education Team aims to develop good character in children through an age-appropriate and lively teaching style that integrates Jing Si Aphorisms into formal education. In the past, the Character
Volunteer with the character education team.
Character Traits | 3R’s Field Trip | Everyday is Earth Day | Mentoring & Tutoring | Volunteer “Over time, we can build greatcharacter, achieve great success and cultivate great virtue.” – Jing Si Aphorism ByMaster Cheng Yen Character Education Our character education program has sown the seeds of gratitude, respect, and love in elementary and middle schools throughout the United States since 2006. Upon observing that there was a lack of moral education in the curriculum in American public schools, we
The President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony was held on December 3rd at the Tzu Chi Walnut Campus-Life Science Garden in Los Angeles. The awards were presented to volunteers who are dedicated to serving the community and the environment.
In March of 2020, when multiple states established shelter-in-place procedures to safeguard communities during the spread of COVID-19, many presumed the pandemic would only last a few months at most. Yet, more than a year has passed, and the pandemic is still ongoing. During this time of great uncertainty, people’s lives and routines have faced myriad transformations. This also included the youngest members of the community, as schools closed and quickly shifted to facilitate remote learning. In February, however, the CDC announced that students from pre-K to K-12 would be allowed to return to school for in-person learning, provided careful guidelines could be upheld.
Long Island Education Specialist Long Island, NY JOB DESCRIPTION: Comply with State Licensing Child Care regulations including completing and submitting the state-required application package. Assure compliance with applicable state and county codes and regulations during Preschool’s set-up period. Assure Preschool’s environment and classroom set-up are in compliance with Tzu Chi philosophy. Prepare periodic reports on the status and progress of preschool’s set-up process. Participate in professional development workshops, classes, and
