Arkansas law requires instruction in morals, manners, patriotism, and professional integrity in the course of study. GRiT delivers that character instruction — through practice, not worksheets.
Arkansas law provides that curricula in morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity “shall be included in the course of study” for the state public schools. It is a long-standing, broadly worded requirement that applies across the public schools.
Alongside the statute, Arkansas offers the G.U.I.D.E. for Life social-emotional framework as statewide guidance. GRiT delivers the character and relational skills behind both — as a sequenced, measurable program.
Not a feelings worksheet. GRiT teaches how the brain and stress response work, as tools students actually use.
GRiT Compass shows growth across five dynamics, so Arkansas leaders can report impact, not just activity.
Grade-banded for K–12 through college, with a light weekly footprint that fits the school day.
Yes. A.C.A. § 6-16-111 provides that curricula in morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity shall be included in the course of study for the state public schools.
Morals, manners, patriotism, and business and professional integrity. Arkansas also offers the G.U.I.D.E. for Life framework as statewide SEL guidance.
Yes. GRiT delivers the character and relational skills behind the statute and the G.U.I.D.E. for Life framework as a sequenced, measurable program, with growth tracked in GRiT Compass.
Meet § 6-16-111 with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of A.C.A. § 6-16-111 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your district and the Arkansas Department of Education.