Consequences of bullying gone unchecked Written in fall 2002, these verbatim excerpts from a 7th grader who was bullied suggest a life of promise, happiness and potential. Jeffrey Scott Johnston ...
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Culture shift
School culture. It’s integral to academic success. But when bullying behaviors are present, they undermine a culture of kindness and acceptance so vital to learning—not to mention a key safety ...
Bullying and academics
The links among academic outcomes and bullying, psychological distress and school violence have been further strengthened by a study released in January 2008.* Researchers at the University of ...
Academics and bullying
“I’m no good.” “I don’t belong in my school.” These disturbing emotions were more likely expressed by students involved in bullying behavior than bystanders according to new research published in ...
Culture change
She’s only been at Florida’s Mariner Middle School for two years, but Guidance Counselor Kathy Saucier has partnered with Principal Richard Hagy to help transform school culture at this ...