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Bullying must be minimized
Published Thursday, January 15, 2009
Bullying has been going on for generations in our country, a regular school occurrence that probably predates jungle gyms and recess.
It doesn’t change the fact; however, that bullying is a problem that shouldn’t go overlooked.
Parents need to do their part and talk to their kids about the dangers of bullying and that it shouldn’t be tolerated, whether their kids are the ones being bullied or the ones doing it.
Students then need to refrain from the practice and step up and report it when it happens to them.
In addition, school staff members need to put programs in place to minimize the problem as much as possible.
So far, they seem to be on the right track.
Austin educators are teaching students about the effects of bullying through the “Steps to Respect” program, which begins in third grade and continues through elementary school.
The 10-week system begins with teaching how to identify bulling and how to “recognize, refuse and report,” such behavior.
Bullying should not be tolerated and can be a dangerous problem if it’s not handled quickly and appropriately.
The solution must be a team effort between the parents, their students and the school teachers and administrators.
If that happens, Austin’s schools will simply be that much better.
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Posted by ciosafeteam (anonymous) on January 15, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Parents are the other 50% of education.
The family is a critical component to any child’s life. When it comes to education, no greater statistic stands truer today than the achievement gap between students whose parents are involved in their education process and those who do not have that support. Personal responsibility, safety and education are key elements to bringing up the next generation.
After 10 years of experience leading a volunteer program in my children’s elementary and middle schools, Schools And Families Engaged (the S.A.F.E. TEAM on Campus) was launched in 2008 to meet the needs of schools and families. Many of the school's families do not know where to begin in school. Many parents today never had an example of their parents supporting the school let alone they may not have enjoyed their personal schooling experience. Why would they have a desire to serve? You only know what you have experienced.
Make time to check out our site www.thesafeteam.com . On the About SAFE page, click on the 40 Developmental Assets link. This will tie in all the benefits of families and communities supporting their students both in school and out of school.
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