Research and Evaluation
Epic Ethics is based on the most current research in the fields of ethics, social-emotional learning, and education. The curriculum is designed around essential learning outcomes identified through this research to ensure that it is effective in classrooms.
In addition, online program evaluations are collected annually. The results of these evaluations are overwhelmingly positive with teachers reporting positive improvement in student behavior, strong desire to continue the program, and willingness to recommend the program to other schools and teachers. The teachers also provide helpful suggestions for program improvement.


Alignment with the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative
Epic Ethics’ curriculum is based on four guiding principles written in simple language that children understand. Together these principles establish a simple yet comprehensive ethical framework for guiding one’s thinking, decisions, and conduct. Note that these Four Awesome Questions correlate with the eight ethical principles advanced by the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative and are age appropriate for building these more advanced values.

Transparency:
maintain open and truthful communication
Integrity:
act with honesty in all situations

Fairness:
engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships
Rule of Law:
comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations

Trust:
build trust in all stakeholder relationships
Accountability
accept responsibility for all decisions

Viability:
create long-term value for all relevant stakeholders
Respect:
honor the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others