“To open the mind, you must unlock the heart”
            —Wise Old Wilbur

Can you imagine how different our classrooms would be if every child had self-respect and showed respect for others? Wouldn’t you enjoy an environment in which young people gave unselfishly? The good news is that developing this kind of self-giving respect is possible—yet it cannot be memorized from a set of rules.

In a recent Public Agenda survey, 80% of students, teachers and the general public deemed the teaching of values like respect and hard work in schools as “absolutely essential.” In addition, both parents and teachers say that “raising a well-behaved child who wants to learn is the most important role a parent can fulfill.” Manners of the Heart helps parents and teachers collaborate on these important issues through our curricula, student trainings, and teacher and parent seminars. Our programs are founded on the belief that educating our children must begin with setting their hearts in the right direction through respect for others and will transform the learning environment of your classroom.