Bullying

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Fight Against Bullying Moves to Congress
Federal lawmakers are weighing legislation to protect students from bullying and harassment that would apply to every school and district in the country. It could also add an explicit layer of protection for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
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Colorado Is Latest to Reconsider Zero-Tolerance School Policies
A 6-year-old was suspended for three days from Sable Elementary in suburban Denver for crooning "[I'm] Sexy and I Know It" to a girl in lunch line.
May 23, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Ill. Senate Rejects Anti-Bullying Legislation
May 23, 2012 - AP
Groups Urge Balance Between Censoring, Stopping Bullies
New guidelines from education, religious, and First Amendment groups are warning schools to be mindful of students' free-speech rights as they step up anti-bullying efforts.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Ohio School District has Teens Watch 'Bully' Film
May 14, 2012 - AP
Cyberbullying Victims Fight Back in Lawsuits
As states pass cyberbullying laws, attorneys and experts say many of the laws aren't strong enough, and lawsuits are bound to become more common.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Will 'Emoticon Defense' Disprove Cyberbullying?
Even if three Indiana girls used emoticons and LOLs when they discussed killing classmates on Facebook, their talk still could be considered cyberbullying, experts say.
April 27, 2012 - AP
Victims of Cyberbullying Fight Back in Lawsuits
As states pass cyberbullying laws, attorneys and experts say many of the laws aren't strong enough, and lawsuits are bound to become more common.
April 27, 2012 - AP
FOCUS ON: RECESS
Study Weighs Benefits of Organizing Recess
Researchers found that a structured approach to managing recess led to less bullying and more time for learning.
April 17, 2012 - Education Week
Students Create Fake Online Profiles to Bully Peers
Some behavior in such situations can now be deemed illegal under state cyberbullying laws or even cyber-impersonation and identify-theft laws.
April 3, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
The Semantics of Mean
Defining bullying in a criminal context for older students could help to put the abusive behavior in sharper focus for them, writes Gregg Weinlein.
March 21, 2012 - Education Week

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