Academic Instructors or Moral Guides? Moral Education in America and the Teacher's Dilemma

Abstract

In this article, the author examines the role that teachers play in the moral development of American students. Historically, one of public education's purposes in America has been the development of moral citizens. However, educators currently face more academic accountability due to No Child Left Behind. Consequently, teachers must strike a balance between achieving quantifiable academic standards and assisting with students' character development. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]