Bedford schools became the latest district to develop and approve policies addressing cyberbullying earlier this month. The Bedford school board approved a policy on bullying and cyberbullying during its last meeting on June 16. The policy covers any intentional activity that is unwelcome and involves repetitive physical contact, personal communication or electronic exchanges. MORE >>>
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DANVILLE – Starting this school year, South View Middle School will launch a new program aimed at preventing bullying, sexual harassment and substance abuse as part of a University of Illinois research study. The three-year study is being funded by a $1.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and will examine [...]
Supporters of the bill consider it a partial victory only because of two major omissions, protection for children in private schools, and protection from cyber bullying. After what seemed like a lifetime, on June 22, 2010 The New York Senate passed the Dignity for All Student Act by a vote of 58 to 3. The [...]
(NOTE: The lack of parent attendance is appalling. – Mike) NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The city’s Department of Education held a public hearing Wednesday night regarding changes to its disciplinary policy. No parents or students showed up to offer comments on the proposed changes that would include punishments for sexting and cyber bullying during and [...]
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