| Subject: Strictly FYI: Bullying & Depression Study; Bullying Prevention in Preschool; and more |
| From: "Corey Bernstein ~ Safe Schools Coalition" <corey@safeschoolscoalition.org> |
| Date: 2/12/2012 6:14 PM |
| To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org |
Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
(1) The Relationship Between Bullying and Depression: It’s Complicated
(2) Preschools get serious about bullying prevention
(3) Minnesota Students rally for stronger bullying protections
(4) Friends Say Boy Who Committed Suicide At Crescenta Valley High School Was Bullied
(5) Virginia school district ponders banning cross-gender dress
(6) Hazed High School Students Not Allowed To Play Sports, Parents Say
(7) Quebec targets bullying with new legislation, million-dollar ad campaign
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(1) The Relationship Between Bullying and Depression: It’s Complicated
http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/09/the-complicated-relationship-between-bullying-and-depression/
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(2) Preschools get serious about bullying prevention
Others are skeptical of bringing the buzzword into the classroom.
“It feels like a marketing ploy,” said Lucinda Ross, executive director of Beacon Hill Nursery School. “Anti-bullying attracts parents, but in any quality early childhood environment emotional and physical safety is a factor.”
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(3) Minnesota Students rally for stronger bullying protections
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/11/bullying-rally-at-minn-capitol/
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(4) Friends Say Boy Who Committed Suicide At Crescenta Valley High School Was Bullied
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(5) Virginia school district ponders banning cross-gender dress
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(6) Hazed High School Students Not Allowed To Play Sports, Parents Say
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(7) Quebec targets bullying with new legislation, million-dollar ad campaign
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