Posted: March 3, 2015
Thomas creates inspirational artwork in his Studio and Media Art class to encourage students to consider the effects of bullying and to inspire hope.
At age two, Thomas Ledbetter was diagnosed with Autism and ... Continue ReadingPosted in Profiles/Voices from the Field
Posted: February 19, 2015
The Anti-Defamation League’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute works with schools and communities around the country to build safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments for students of all ages. ADL developed its education program on the notion that in order to develop academic knowledge and skills, students need to be part of engaging, safe, respectful environments.Continue Reading
Posted: February 3, 2015
There are more than 14,000 School Resource Officers (SROs) serving in elementary, middle and high schools across the United States. As sworn law enforcement officers, they serve as a security presence on school grounds, but also as educators, informal counselors, and role models to the students they work hard to protect. As a former police officer and ... Continue Reading
Posted: December 17, 2014
Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Parents help their kids form healthy relationships that last a lifetime. Kids whose parents monitor their behavior and have consistent rules are more likely to have healthy and close relationships with their peers, be more engaged in school, have higher self-esteem, and are less likely to bully others. The earlier parents begin using positive parenting skills, the better. Positive parenting practices, like consistent expectations and good parent-child ... Continue Reading
Posted: December 9, 2014
As a Sikh American working to end school bullying in the post-9/11 environment, I believe the key to success is building partnerships with communities outside our own.
The Sikh Coalition was formed in response to the 9/11 attacks. As Sikhs mourned the loss of innocent lives that day, we encountered bigotry because of our appearance.
Observant Sikhs are distinguished by turbans and uncut hair. Our turban is a reminder to lead an ethical life, and our hair is considered a natural part of the body and left uncut out of respect ... Continue ReadingPosted in Specific Groups