October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Join students, parents, educators, schools, and communities nationwide in their efforts to raise awareness and help prevent this serious, consequential, and troubling social phenomenon.
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Online Education a Refuge from Brick and Mortar Bullies
Bullying is a topic of hot discussion in the world of education today. According to the White House, nearly 13 million students across the U.S. are targeted by bullies each year, and the impact bullying has on victims can be severe.
Students who are bullied respond to the harassment in a variety of ways, and are more likely to struggle academically, develop physical and mental health issues, and partake in self-destructive behavior such as drug and alcohol abuse or suicide.
As a solution to school-related bullying, some families are turning to accredited online academies, such as Ignite Christian Academy, which provide safe alternative environments where students can pursue their education. [Read more…]
10 Tips for Teaching Your Student Respect
Bullying is ugly. When a student stands by and let's another child be bullied, he is in fact condoning that behavior. Fear of becoming a fellow target or not knowing how to control the situation are several reasons students stay silent. (Warning signs of bullying to look for in your student.) [Read more…]
10 Warning Signs of Bullying to Look for in Your Student
Bullying is a painful topic; sometimes even deadly. Often, parents aren't aware of the troubles their child is facing from their peers, either at school or in their group of friends, until it's too late. Damage is done either mentally or physically by the time parents are involved. [Read more…]
Parent Resources for Online Bullying Prevention
Did you know? Fifty-eight percent of students admit someone has said something hurtful to them online, and the same number have not told their parents or an adult about it.* [Read more…]