Oregon law requires special emphasis on honesty, morality, courtesy, and citizenship in public schools. GRiT delivers that character instruction — through practice, not worksheets.
Oregon law provides that in public schools “special emphasis shall be given” to instruction in a list of named values, and that the Superintendent of Public Instruction prepare a suggested outline incorporated into courses of study. The emphasis covers honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, and related civic values.
In 2023 the Oregon Department of Education also adopted statewide K–12 social-emotional learning standards. GRiT delivers the character and relational skills behind both — as one 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 Oregon 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. ORS 336.067 provides that in public schools special emphasis shall be given to instruction in honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, and related civic values.
Honesty, morality, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for the national flag and the U.S. and Oregon constitutions, respect for parents and the home, the dignity of honest labor, and respect for all people. Oregon also adopted Kâ12 SEL standards in 2023.
Yes. GRiT delivers the character and relational skills behind the statute and Oregon's SEL standards as one sequenced, measurable program, with growth tracked in GRiT Compass.
Meet ORS 336.067 with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of ORS 336.067 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your district and the Oregon Department of Education.