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Could Middle School Bullying Be a Thing of the Past?
posted by: Alana | September 29, 2016, 02:17 pm
There may finally be a solution to end middle school bullying. Seem too far fetched to be true? Not according to a recent study by researchers from Syracuse University and New York University.
According to the latest research on bullying in school, new evidence suggests that the solution to bullying may be to get rid of middle school all together!
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Guest Post by: Mike Forney
As we recognize International Stand up to Bullying Day today, February 26th, we know that teachers struggle with the impact of bullying perhaps more than anyone. The subject of bullying is extremely sensitive and when you experience or witness its effect from a close proximity, you understand the devastating effect it can have on students and your classroom. Continue Reading...
Staff Preparedness Perceptions When Confronting Violent Incidents in School
posted by: Alana | December 09, 2014, 10:27 am
Episodes of school violence have been on the rise, effecting parents and students alike. But more than anyone, teachers have been pushed to the center stage of the conversation due to their unique roles as first-responders.
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Did you know 1 in 13 children in the United States have a food allergy? Did you know studies have shown that in more than 1 in 5 cases of anaphylaxis, the child was unaware of their allergy at the time of occurrence? Continue Reading... High school can be a difficult time psychologically, socially, and emotionally for many students. According to statistics, by the end of their teen years, 20% of young adults struggle with depression. Additionally, over 50% of teens with depression will attempt suicide at some point. Continue Reading...AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's op-ed in the Washington Times: Continue Reading...
Today, AAE released its 2014 Membership Survey about high-profile education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education and labor reform, particularly with regard to education spending, school choice, technology, safety in schools, Common Core State Standards, and collective bargaining.
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As the country honors the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy last weekend, lawmakers, school administrators, teachers, and parents continue to work on improving school safety. While we struggle to find a balance that keeps students safe, Lansing, Michigan legislators have found an interesting means of mitigating school violence – a tip line. Continue Reading... |