<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the management strategies of character education based on collaboration among schools, local communities, and stakeholders in strengthening national values and social care. The research background stems from the importance of character education in shaping a generation with integrity, nationalism, and social sensitivity amid the challenges of globalization. The research method used is a literature review with a qualitative approach, focusing on descriptive analysis. Data were collected through literature obtained from Google Scholar and credible websites with a publication period between 1979–2025. Out of the initial 50 articles gathered, only 29 articles were selected after a strict screening process based on relevance, quality, and suitability to the research focus. The findings indicate that collaboratively managed character education is more effective in instilling national values and social care compared to strategies that rely solely on the formal school curriculum. Ecological theory, stakeholder theory, and social capital theory strengthen the conceptual framework that character education requires cross-sectoral interaction. Case studies in various regions in Indonesia show that the involvement of local communities, local governments, and the business sector through CSR programs as well as cultural and social activities can enhance the internalization of students’ character values. Thus, this study contributes to the academic discourse on community engagement while serving as a reference for developing collaborative character education models that can be adapted to various educational contexts.]]>
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