Contributed by Lisa Hinkelman Bullying has become one of the hottest topics of discussions among parents, educators, and the media. Adults are at a loss as to what they should to do address situations of bullying—and kids are not routinely reaching out for support from the
We spend a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money dealing with the vestiges of bullying behavior in American schools. The reality is we are still missing some critical links in our efforts to solve the problem. Until we focus on the causes of the
As much as educators try to eliminate bullying and harassment within a school community, when some individuals believe a child has been victimized, they may make the decision to find solace in the courtroom through litigation. Strong emotions drive these decisions, and educators must remain
Peter was always bullied. Throughout his elementary school years, classmates made fun of his inability to recall words, and the way he would stare off into space in the classroom. As he became older he became taller than most of his classmates and appeared to
October has always been one of my favorite months—for two words: pumpkin pie. Pumpkin anything, really. But this October we can celebrate much more than just the changing of the season and pumpkin spice lattes. October has two very important themes; it is Connected Educators Month