Bullying Awareness Week 2008
November 10, 2008
With all the hubbub about cyber-bullying going on in schools, it’s easy to forget that face-to-face bullying is still alive and well. Where there’s a cafeteria, there will be a bigger kid demanding a smaller kid’s lunch money. Help crack down on bullying online and offline at your school next week during Bullying Awareness Week 2008, November 16-22.
Don’t let the title fool you — Bullying Awareness Week asks educators to get personally involved in stamping out bullying, as opposed to just being aware of it (which makes sense, since nerds, dweebs and weaklings everywhere have been pretty aware of bullying for some time, and that hasn’t solved anything). The BAW website has several ideas on how you can make a difference, including conducting anti-bullying workshops, involving community leaders, and recognizing/rewarding students who actively work to make their schools safer.
For more information, check out their website, or listen to this public service announcement. By observing Bullying Awareness Week at your school, you can help make it a safer, friendlier place. -BILL FERRIS
