State of Education: School bullying
"We are concerned that it's a huge threat to kids sometimes physically but more often psychologically," said Margaret Puzio, Batavia Superintendent of Schools.
February 3, 2012
A.E. Wright Middle School Adopts Anti-Bullying Program
A.E. Wright Middle School held an assembly this week to mark its adoption of the Olweus Bully Intervention Program.
February 2, 2012
School aims to see bullying fade to black
NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford High School will help "black out bullying" Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to fight the problem.
January 24, 2012
Photos: ‘Kick Out Bullying’
John Kennedy Elementary School began its Olweus anti-bullying campaign with a “Kick Out Bullying” kickball game at the school on Friday.
January 24, 2012
Olweus program showing positive results
Teacher Michele Greco works in her classroom at Ann McGuinness Elementary School. She wears an anti-bullying t-shirt. Class meetings are part of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program that the school has inplemented.
January 21, 2012
Board again discusses, tables cheerleading
Middle School Principal, Brian Relf, and Elementray Principal, Brad Olinger, then talked about the implementation of the Olweus Bullying Program, which kicked off on Friday, Jan. 6.
January 19, 2012
How bystanders can protect kids from bullying
When Eric James Borges was in college, he said, his mother performed an exorcism over him to "cure" him of being gay. He recalled reaching a breaking point in high school when he was assaulted in class while a teacher was present. He said that verbal and physical assaults, which included being spit on, occurred on a daily basis.
January 16, 2012
Teachers work to help stop bullying
In an effort to establish a unified approach to preventing school bullying, Berkeley County Schools is implementing a national bullying prevention program in all district schools.
January 12, 2012
Students Kick Off Bully Prevention Program
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Every student in the Sioux Falls school district is starting the New Year with no tolerance for bullies.
January 3, 2012
WJCC Marks Bullying Prevention Month in January
Williamsburg-James City County schools will observe bullying prevention month throughout January with a series of public awareness efforts.
January 1, 2012
Anti-bullying message reaching students
LEWISBURG — Kelly Elementary featured two programs Friday honoring children who received Anti-Bullying awards and a necklace in regards to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP).
December 17, 2011
Columbiana to extend anti-bully program to high school
COLUMBIANA - High School Principal Dan Szolek recognizes that bullying can be a problem anywhere and said the high school is continuing its efforts to prevent it from happening.
December 17, 2011
Highmark-funded anti-bullying investment paying big dividends
Over the last five years, Highmark has invested millions of dollars into anti-bullying programs in Pennsylvania schools.
December 12, 2011
District 622 Schools Starting Up Bullying Prevention Program
Program trains teachers to detect more hidden types of bullying, and teaches students to stand up for classmates.
December 9, 2011
Highmark Foundation Reaches More Than 210,000 School Children With Bullying Reduction Measures
Thirteen percent of Pennsylvania school children are experiencing a safer, more responsive school climate through exposure to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP)
December 7, 2011
Playing for Evan
Five years after the slaying of Evan Grykuliak, his friends still meet at least once a year to play a game of soccer in his memory.
December 3, 2011
GFJ Anti-Bullying Assembly
Union Endicott students are taking a stand against bullying.
December 1, 2011