--- title: K-12 Character Education Curriculum for Texas Students | Wayfinder description: Support Texas students with character education and TEKS-aligned curriculum! 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Build purpose, collaboration, adaptability, and critical thinking to prepare students for college, career, and life. Wayfinder supports character education skill-building with content on creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration for wellness in school, career, and life.  Texas' vision for education emphasizes developing the skills students need for college, career, and life by fostering positive, supportive school environments. Wayfinder helps Texas schools and districts bring that vision to life by equipping students with essential skills for success in the future. [Explore Wayfinder for Texas](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/future-ready-skills-for-texas-students#tx-crosswalk-form) ## How Texas Schools + Districts Use Wayfinder ![Core Skills for Texas Portrait of a Graduate implementation.](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/BF%20New%20PoG%20Wheel%20for%20TX.png) #### **Portrait of a Graduate**  Bring your Portrait of a Graduate framework to life. 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