Texas requires every district and charter to adopt a character education program built on the traits named in the statute. GRiT delivers it — through practice, not worksheets.
Texas law directs the State Board of Education to integrate positive character traits and personal skills into the essential knowledge and skills (the TEKS) for kindergarten through grade twelve, and requires each district and open-enrollment charter to adopt a character education program that includes the traits named in the statute.
Districts choose the specific program with input from a local committee of parents and community members. GRiT gives Texas districts a measurable, ready-to-run program that delivers each named trait.
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 Texas 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. Tex. Educ. Code § 29.906 requires each district and open-enrollment charter to adopt a character education program, and directs the State Board of Education to integrate positive character traits into the TEKS for K–12.
Courage, trustworthiness, integrity, respect and courtesy, responsibility, fairness, caring, good citizenship, school pride, and gratitude.
Yes. GRiT delivers each named trait through a neuroscience-based, practice-first curriculum for K–12 through college, and measures growth with GRiT Compass.
Each district or charter, with input from a local committee of parents and community members.
Meet § 29.906 with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of Tex. Educ. Code § 29.906 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. Districts choose their specific program with a local committee. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your district and the Texas Education Agency.