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Posts Tagged ‘bullying’
Dear CC!: Potential bullying problem?
Our school is merging with another local elementary school this year, nearly doubling our student population. While we’ve never had any serious bullying incidents in the past, I’m concerned that the merger will result in an increase in bullying behaviors.
TV movie highlights bullying issue
What happens when the star quarterback finds out his teammates are bullying the new kid? Watch Field of Vision this Saturday to find out.
What’s the difference between pretending and lying?
Read Barbara Gruener’s review of When a Dragon Moves In, a whimsical summer sizzler about the antics of a dragon who moves into the sandcastle of a lucky little lad.
How to stop bullying (and dodge a lawsuit)
Michael D. Simpson, General Counsel to the National Education Association, says you can be sued personally for money damages if you witness instances of bullying and harassment and fail to act.
CC! combats bullying in the Central Valley
In this “Children First” video, ABC 30 reporters investigate schools’ efforts to address bullying in California’s Central Valley, highlighting the CHARACTER COUNTS! program at Divisadero Middle School in Visalia.
Teaching kids to open their hearts: Part Two
In the second part of the documentary Children Full of Life, Mr. Kanamori confronts his students about bullying. Finally, it is through their letter writing that the children take responsibility for their mistakes.
Teaching kids to care for animals and one another
As Manager of Humane Education at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix, Dr. Kris Haley uses the Six Pillars of Character to teach kids about having empathy and compassion for animals – and each other. We love hearing about new applications for CHARACTER COUNTS!, so we asked Dr. Haley a few questions.
Photographer stands up to bullies
Jennifer McKendrick, a photographer from Indiana County, PA, became a Facebook celebrity in August when she refused to photograph school bullies for their senior portraits.