http://blogs.csee.net/index.php en dave@logalt.net Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T18:55:39+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_round_up_may_16th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_round_up_may_16th_2012#When:18:55:39Z Hi everyone! Sorry we missed you last week! NSCC has some very interesting articles and pieces floating through the office. The headline of this week has to go to an incredible school community who rallied together not only for one student, but to take a stand against bullying. Check out this week’s research roundup and see what we found: An extraordinary community rallies together to take a stand to bullying in their school community  http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-15/indiana-teen-bullying-protest/54982074/1 Students take the day, and time to show their support to their community- http://thegazette.com/2012/05/14/service-day-sends-400-students-into-community/ Hi everyone! Sorry we missed you last week! NSCC has some very interesting articles and pieces floating through the office. The headline of this week has to go to an incredible school community who rallied together not only for one student, but to take a stand against bullying. Check out this week’s research roundup and see what we found: IAn extraordinary community rallies together to take a stand to bullying in their school community  http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-15/indiana-teen-bullying-protest/54982074/1 Students take the day, and time to show their support to their community- http://thegazette.com/2012/05/14/service-day-sends-400-students-into-community/ Are Child advocay groups on the rise? You decide. http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/05/16/31adv-overview_ep.h31.html?tkn=ONCCCcaWA2AbyEH9kuMwoUCupwk7BRWgCTO6&cmp=clp-sb-ascd Is there a difference between boys and girls in the classroom? Should there be? http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/05/07/30coed.h31.html?tkn=LORF%2B8zyt68pYacB%2B6GmkyRDK4NThmc24jJ2&cmp=clp-sb-ascd   2012-05-16T18:55:39+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_may_2nd_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_may_2nd_2012#When:15:51:05Z This week’s Research Round Up is focusing on the articles highlighting some of the latest research about cyber bullying and bullying. Some of you have indicated an interest and longing of more research based information, and below you will find a couple of the most relevant articles out this week. This is what we have found: Anti-bullying experts believe that laws against cyber bullying will not solve the problem of cyber bullying, as kids do not know what is appropriate to post online. The question is, what do you think will solve the problem of cyber bullying? To read more: http://www.canada.com/life/Laws+stop+cyberbullying+experts+tell+Senate+committee/6543098/story.html A new study suggests that kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to get bullied. To read more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2012/04/24/why-autistic-children-are-bullied-more/ This week’s Research Round Up is focusing on the articles highlighting some of the latest research about cyber bullying and bullying. Some of you have indicated an interest and longing of more research based information, and below you will find a couple of the most relevant articles out this week. This is what we have found: Anti-bullying experts believe that laws against cyber bullying will not solve the problem of cyber bullying, as kids do not know what is appropriate to post online. The question is, what do you think will solve the problem of cyber bullying? To read more: http://www.canada.com/life/Laws+stop+cyberbullying+experts+tell+Senate+committee/6543098/story.html A new study suggests that kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to get bullied. To read more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2012/04/24/why-autistic-children-are-bullied-more/ A new research concludes that urban youth who have been bullied as well as those who have bullied others are at increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. To read more: http://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X%2811%2900677-X/abstract Age-related DNA changes seen early in those exposed to abusive behavior, study finds. To read more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/04/24/bullying-violence-linked-to-faster-aging-in-kids “Children who frequently ‘butt heads’ with siblings, parents, teachers, or peers are more likely to use bullying behaviors to attempt to control the feelings, attitudes, and behaviors of others” According to the founder of a non-profit dedicated to helping children and families in crisis. To read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/why-cyberbullying-is-uncivil-behavior-not-a-civil-right 2012-05-02T15:51:05+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_25th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_25th_2012#When:18:36:03Z This week’s Research Round Up is catering to our educators and school administrators, suggesting ideas and new initiatives to be utilized in schools. The headline of this week has to go to our friends at Bully, the movie, who are giving educators the opportunity to bring their students on a field trip to go see the movie for free. This is an inspiring movie and can act as a great addition to create awareness about bullying in classrooms. Be sure to check out this week’s highlights below: The movie Bully has received a lot of attention, and well deserved! In fact, Bully are giving educators the opportunity to organize a field trip for them and their students to go see the movie Bully for free. Read more here: http://action.thebullyproject.com/million Did you know that in 2005, no state had a clearly defined cyber bully provision? Today 45 states have defined consequences in anti-bullying laws. Read more here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/bs-md-ho-cyber-reader-20120422,0,1664908.story The movie Bully has received a lot of attention, and well deserved! In fact, Bully are giving educators the opportunity to organize a field trip for them and their students to go see the movie Bully for free. Read more here: http://action.thebullyproject.com/million  Did you know that in 2005, no state had a clearly defined cyber bully provision? Today 45 states have defined consequences in anti-bullying laws. Read more here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/bs-md-ho-cyber-reader-20120422,0,1664908.story A school in North Carolina is now teaching in social media as part of their school improvement plan. The goal is to help kids have a positive online presence, so when they head off to college, colleges will see the positive things they are doing. Read more here: http://www.ascd.org/conferences/conference-daily/ac12/social-media-guidelines.aspx For what used to be banned in schools, teachers are now starting to use social media in schools. Homework assignments are being posted on Twitter, and a Facebook look-a-like social media called Edmodo has been created for school purposes. The students are even able to upload their assignments through Edmodo. Read more here: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1493912 Reading research suggests that students reading skills decline over the summer holidays. This article suggests different ways of encouraging your students into reading more during their holiday. Read more here: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/book_whisperer/2012/04/launching_summer_reading.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBookWhisperer+%28Teacher+Magazine+Blog%3A+The+Book+Whisperer%29 2012-04-25T18:36:03+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_18th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_18th_2012#When:17:02:34Z This weeks Research Roundup is summarizing a mix the most important and interesting articles within the past week. One of the articles mentions how kids can act in all capacities, that being as a bully, a victim and as a witness while they are online. The article however, does not mention if that is also the case out on the school yard but it makes you wonder. Here is what we found: Youth today are becoming more and more tech savvy, and according to this article the best way to protect your kids is for parents to teach them about cyber bullying and proper usage of mobile phones. Kids who do not have their own phone are still exposed to phones via their friends. To read more: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/04/10/tech-report-study-shows-importance-of-teaching-kids-about-cyber-bullying/ This article highlights a new research suggests that anti-bullying programs need to be tailored to target online bullying. Moreover, the research also suggests that kids and teens online can be bullies, victims and witnesses. To read more: http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/04/14/cyberbullying-not-the-same-as-schoolyard-bullying/37381.html This weeks Research Roundup is summarizing a mix the most important and interesting articles within the past week. One of the articles mentions how kids can act in all capacities, that being as a bully, a victim and as a witness while they are online. The article however, does not mention if that is also the case out on the school yard but it makes you wonder. Here is what we found: Youth today are becoming more and more tech savvy, and according to this article the best way to protect your kids is for parents to teach them about cyber bullying and proper usage of mobile phones. Kids who do not have their own phone are still exposed to phones via their friends. To read more: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/04/10/tech-report-study-shows-importance-of-teaching-kids-about-cyber-bullying/ This article highlights a new research suggests that anti-bullying programs need to be tailored to target online bullying. Moreover, the research also suggests that kids and teens online can be bullies, victims and witnesses. To read more: http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/04/14/cyberbullying-not-the-same-as-schoolyard-bullying/37381.html On our BullyBust campaign website you can read more about how kids do not always recognize that their actions are harmful to others and they are being bullies. This article highlights up to date research that confirms this theory. To read more: http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2012/04/not-funny-teens-may-not-understand-the-damage-done-by-cyberbullying/ Woodland Park High School in Colorado has tried something new: To give coursework to students at home by recording a videotaped lesson, and to help students with their homework in school. To read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/the-flip-classwork-at-home-homework-in-class/2012/04/15/gIQA1AajJT_story.html California passed a bill on Monday making it possible for schools to suspend or expel students who bully online. With technology moving forward, so should legislation. To read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_20408454/assembly-bill-would-punish-those-who-bully-online 2012-04-18T17:02:34+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_11th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_11th_2012#When:15:34:46Z This week we have some interesting articles lined up about how youth utilize the social media to communicate. Some use the social media to express feelings or a particular state of mind, and research has even showed that also minors under 13 years old are active on Facebook. Here is what we found this week touching these problems: Technology is moving into classrooms as more schools are eliminating policies restricting using mobile devices. Though students must be excited about these new possibilities, are teachers ready to forecast the potential issues when opening up to these great new opportunities? To read more: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/03/amidst-a-mobile-revolution-in-schools-will-old-teaching-tactics-prevail/ A recent survey shows that out of 1000 parents, 38% of the children with Facebook accounts are 12 years old or younger. The need for parents to supervise their children’s activity becomes even more essential. To read more: http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/04/11/minormonitor-surveys-1000-parents-children-facebook-shares-results-realities-parental-con This week we have some interesting articles lined up about how youth utilize the social media to communicate. Some use the social media to express feelings or a particular state of mind, and research has even showed that also minors under 13 years old are active on Facebook. Are parents questioning their children’s activities in order for them to protect them from cyber predators?  Technology is moving into classrooms as more schools are eliminating policies restricting using mobile devices. Though students must be excited about these new possibilities, are teachers ready to forecast the potential issues when opening up to these great new opportunities? To read more: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/03/amidst-a-mobile-revolution-in-schools-will-old-teaching-tactics-prevail/ A recent survey shows that out of 1000 parents, 38% of the children with Facebook accounts are 12 years old or younger. The need for parents to supervise their children’s activity becomes even more essential. To read more: http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/04/11/minormonitor-surveys-1000-parents-children-facebook-shares-results-realities-parental-con According to a recent study, research shows that up to 30% of young people may post messages on Facebook that shows a sign of depression. Is this a trend of youth reaching out for help through the internet and the social media today? To read more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21400639 The hurtful effects of cyber bullying: When teasing and harassment messages are being posted online for everyone to read. To read more: http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/516912/newspaperid/4938/Cyber_bullies_Dislike.aspx In the light of the Trayvon Martin case, an in-class discussion about the tragedy will possibly motivate the students into building a better vision of our society. Or has this grown into becoming a politically hot potato? To read more: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/04/09/28carpenter.h31.html?tkn=LNCF07c%2Fb0J1xhfLy8saQjCQaPppzH02iwv2&cmp=clp-sb-ascd 2012-04-11T15:34:46+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/has_technology_changed_the_nature_of_bullying_or_have_we_changed http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/has_technology_changed_the_nature_of_bullying_or_have_we_changed#When:19:26:03Z In the light of the Ravi-Clementi case, where a Rutgers student was found guilty in hate crime arising out of bullying behavior, the jurisdiction creates precedence for future cases. Unfortunately we are seeing that laws are not following up with technology. Before the Internet and the social media, bullies were mainly operating on school ground. With the possibilities of the Internet and mobile devices, bullies can operate on new grounds allowing them to harass their victims 24/7. This seems to be the essence of the Ravi-Clementi case, were privacy was invaded on home turf and because of that the victim chose to end his own life. The case does not stand alone, sadly. For a long time we have sit back and reminded ourselves that this is an issue to be dealt with by schools, placing the responsibility with everybody else than ourselves. Nonetheless, if privacy is being invaded on home turf the responsibility can not only be placed with schools. As a society and caring individuals we need to open up and accept the problem and tackle the issue. So where do we start, where does change begin? Arguably, change implies that what was before was not perfect. Well; being there and support our loved ones is a start, and possibly, once we accept change the rest will follow. But let us keep up the pace before technology and cyber bullies get the best of us. 2012-04-06T19:26:03+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_4th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_april_4th_2012#When:19:42:25Z This week’s Research Roundup is focusing on cyber bullying and how technology can affect how we interact. Bullying has been around for many decades, and the use of technology opens up to the possibilities for bullies to operate online.  We are seeing an increase in cases involving cyber bullying and the legislation's struggles to keep up. Here at NSCC we have collected a couple of articles which discusses the issues of cyber- bullying and we would like to hear your comments or personal stories about cyber bullying. Here is what we found: This may not come as a big surprise, but as the article implies: “cell phones do not cyber bully – people do.” Let us not only focus on the dangers of technology, but also focus on why the person is mistreating the opportunities of technology. To read more: http://www.cbc.ca/ns/insidethenews/2012/03/cell-phones-dont-cyberbully-people-do.html The verdict of the Ravi-Clementi case has got a lot of attention in the media, and well deserved. Will the case create precedence for future cyber bullying cases? To read more: http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc3=&id=131484&pg=2 This week’s Research Roundup is focusing on cyber bullying and how technology can affect how we interact. Bullying has been around for many decades, and the use of technology opens up to the possibilities for bullies to operate online.  We are seeing an increase in cases involving cyber bullying and legislation struggles to keep up. Here at NSCC we have collected a couple of articles which discusses the issues of cyber bullying and we would like to hear your comments or personal stories about cyber bullying. Here is what we found: This may not come as a big surprise, but as the article implies: “cell phones do not cyber bully – people do.” Let us not only focus on the dangers of technology, but also focus on why the person is mistreating the opportunities of technology. To read more: http://www.cbc.ca/ns/insidethenews/2012/03/cell-phones-dont-cyberbully-people-do.html The verdict of the Ravi-Clementi case has got a lot of attention in the media, and well deserved. Will the case create precedence for future cyber bullying cases? To read more: http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=national&sc3=&id=131484&pg=2 In Arizona a new cyber bullying bill has passed that could threaten freedom of speech: If signed into law, this bill implies that it will be unlawful for any person with the intent to terrify, threaten, harass and/or use lewd and profane language transmitted over electronic or digital communications. To read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/arizona-cyberbullying-bill-threatens-free-speech-online-critics-warn/ Can a “hate” or “dislike” button on Facebook lead to more cyber bullying? According to this article, Facebook is looking into new ways of increasing profits and a “hate” button could be a solution to reap in more profits. To read more: https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=bsp&ver=ohhl4rw8mbn4 Technology is moving into classrooms as more schools are eliminating policies restricting using mobile devices. Though students must be excited about these new possibilities, are the teachers ready to forecast the potential issues when opening up to these great new opportunities? To read more: http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/03/amidst-a-mobile-revolution-in-schools-will-old-teaching-tactics-prevail/ 2012-04-04T19:42:25+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/why_the_hoodie_needs_to_be_a_seamless_garment http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/why_the_hoodie_needs_to_be_a_seamless_garment#When:04:26:19Z The philosophical/ethical argument of the “seamless garment” holds that there must be a consistency in the application of moral principles that value the worth of all human life.  Made popular in the 1970’s by Roman Catholic theologians, this theory maintains that issues such as abortion, capital punishment, militarism, euthanasia, social injustice, and economic injustice all demand a constant and balanced praxis if we are to remain true to our valuing of all life from conception to death.  In essence, the seamless garment theory states that “you can't protect some life and not others." In an all too familiar way, the Trayvon Martin tragedy reminds us just how deeply the scars of racism impact our everyday lives.  On the surface, if we simply describe the scenario of a teenager walking home in the evening with the hood of his sweatshirt covering his head, nothing out of the ordinary seems to call out for any special attention.  However, if we contextualize the specifics: a young, urban African-American male, walking alone with a hoodie concealing his face, a myriad of preconceived notions start to flood our “reality”.  Our xenophobic impulses kick in and we are suddenly face to face with our fear of “the other”.  President Obama even alluded to this knee jerk reaction when he spoke of his grandmother’s fears of passing a black man on the street: “…if she sees somebody on the street that she doesn't know...there's a reaction that's been bred into our experiences that doesn't go away and that sometimes comes out in the wrong way, and that's just the nature of race in our society.”. And that debilitating, depressing and, often, denigrating reaction to race in our society is the epitome of the disjointed, distorted, and disturbing response we witness with issues around class, poverty, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and  religion that we see played out every day. Trayvon Martin, even in death, has challenged us to re-evaluate our sense of equity, our sense of power and privilege.  Through a horrible tragedy, we are given the opportunity to assess once again our capacity to empathize, to embrace differences, and to defend those who are not sharing in equal rights.  We are offered the opportunity to profess, as we have been taught by our Native American kin to “never judge another person until we have walked a mile in their moccasins”.  And the hoodie has become symbolic of every form of unfair treatment to all different groups. As Director of Education at The National School Climate Center, I am privileged to collaborate with school communities on the essential issues of how to structure our academic institutions to best serve the needs of those who will be our “change agents” both now and in the future.  I am fortunate to listen and learn and partner with students, teachers, parents, and community members to ensure that all our youth have the tools and skills to become democratically informed, successful, and civically engaged citizens.  We concentrate on questions like: How does our school deal with conflict?  How do we deal with bullying and unfair treatment of others?  How do we celebrate our differences?  How do we practice restorative methods of discipline that educate instead of castigate?  How do we embrace different learning styles and different contextual realities?  Most of this boils down to educating ourselves to accept that: “we are in this together”.  The African concept of Ubuntu perfectly captures what we need to embrace as our essential task.  When I can accept that "I am what I am because of who we all are", then we can start to create a societal fabric that is truly a seamless garment.  Far from simply adapting slogans, pep talks, canned/cookie-cutter or other “cockeyed optimist” approaches, this work is sometimes gritty, sometimes difficult, sometimes uncomfortable but always enriching (especially for me!).  And, I am rapidly learning that it is essential if we are to avoid future tragedies such as Trayvon Martin. The hoodie that purportedly targeted Trayvon for suspicion and derision is a powerful symbol for all of us.  It is that object that “set him apart”, that made him “the other”.  So the query posited in solidarity marches throughout the nation: “Do I look suspicious?” is rightfully and aptly asked by young African-American males. As study after study proves, they are wrongfully profiled, wrongfully searched, wrongfully singled out for discrimination, and wrongfully judged, and their treatment hurts us all.  When President Obama stated that, “…if I had a son, he would look like Trayvon”, I’d like to believe that his larger meaning was much broader than race and included the concept of Ubuntu.  That is, when an injustice was done in this situation, all of us were harmed and, therefore, all of us are called to respond.  In a tremendous show of solidarity, this refutation of “the other” is also proclaimed by Muslim women who in their Million Hijab March assert that: “hoodie or hijab, racism is racism”. So, the challenge given to us by young African-American males (and young Islam females), then, is for us to broaden our vision, open our eyes, embrace the diversity in our midst and realize that we are all diminished when any of us is humiliated or diminished, when any of us is tortured, violated or oppressed.  Trayvon’s hoodie, now more than ever, needs to become our “seamless garment”, energetically and vociferously refuting the societal message that some lives are worth “less than” others and, instead, teaching our youth the inherent value in all of us. Respect for Diversity, Policy, 2012-04-01T04:26:19+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_march_28th_2012 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup_march_28th_2012#When:20:14:43Z This week we have some inspiring videos lined up for you primarly focusing on bullying and bully prevention. Our Researc Roundup does not only include the heartfelt stories but also to include tips on how to prevent bullying and even the positive stories that are being written in the media. Furthermore, as social media progresses so does cyberbullying and this week we have found articles suggesting new trends in cyber bullying that NSCC feel's you will find interesting. The users of the social media site Reddit stood up for a senior student at Arundel High School, Maryland, as she was being bullied in school and on Twitter. Read more: ”http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/03/25/reddit-users-help-girl-take-action-against-her-bully/ From a schools perspective, how to better shield their institutions and students from harassment and bullying. Read more: http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Protect-Your-Students/131306/ Cyber bullies find new ways to keep up appearance: Fake Facebook identities are a real problem and in a greater sense they allow young impersonators to harass and bully others. And stopping them is difficult. Read more:  http://www.startribune.com/local/east/143590886.html The users of the social media site Reddit stood up for a senior student at Arundel High School, Maryland, as she was being bullied in school and on Twitter. Read more: ”http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/03/25/reddit-users-help-girl-take-action-against-her-bully/ From a schools perspective, how to better shield their institutions and students from harassment and bullying. Read more: http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Protect-Your-Students/131306/ Cyber bullies find new ways to keep up appearance: Fake Facebook identities are a real problem and in a greater sense they allow young impersonators to harass and bully others. And stopping them is difficult. Read more:  http://www.startribune.com/local/east/143590886.html The case of the former Rutgers student spying on his roommate via a webcam has been found guilty of hate crime arising out of the bullying behaviour. Will this case open up to the possibility of convicting cyber bullies?Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/rutgers-trial-dharun-ravi-found-guilty-tyler-clementi/t/story?id=15922681 Along with the possibilities of social media comes a new realm for bullies to harass. Bullying is not just a problem to be dealt with by schools and police – this is everyone’s problem. Read more: http://www.canada.com/Online+bullying+everyone+problem/6353905/story.html 2012-03-28T20:14:43+00:00 http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup http://blog.schoolclimate.org/index.php/climate/more/research_roundup#When:19:18:21Z The National School Climate Center is thrilled to announce a new feature: Research Roundup. Every week we will post links to articles, events, journal studies and videos that connect to NSCC’s work in significant ways. Here are some great links we've been passing around the office:   Tyler Clementi's tragic suicide has spurred the investigation of other teens’ social media experiences. A staggering 41% said that they have encountered at least one negative experience from social media. Last week the verdict came in for ex Rutgers student Dharun Ravi who was reported to be involved in the motivation of Clementi's death.  Read more: http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/03/07/social-media-and-bullying   A recent study showed that bullying continues after high school. It found that 15% were being bullied in college and 22% reported that they were victims of cyber bullying.http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/study-bullying-doesn-t-stop-after-high-school-1.2714244   More than ever, this is the time to stand up to bullying by speaking out for good behavior instead of being a passive bystander.http://www.news-press.com/article/20120212/OPINION/302120047/1075/Stand-up-bullies?odyssey=nav|head   Progress is made Minnesota as their largest school district agrees to sweeping changes designed to prevent harassment based on sexual orientation http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/education/minnesota-district-reaches-pact-on-antigay-bullying.html?_r=2       Tyler Clementi's tragic suicide has spurred the investigation of other teens’ social media experiences. A staggering 41% said that they have encountered at least one negative experience from social media. Last week the verdict came in for ex Rutgers student Dharun Ravi who was reported to be involved in the motivation of Clementi's death.  Read more: http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/03/07/social-media-and-bullying   A recent study showed that bullying continues after high school. It found that 15% were being bullied in college and 22% reported that they were victims of cyber bullying.http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/study-bullying-doesn-t-stop-after-high-school-1.2714244   More than ever, this is the time to stand up to bullying by speaking out for good behavior instead of being a passive bystander.http://www.news-press.com/article/20120212/OPINION/302120047/1075/Stand-up-bullies?odyssey=nav|head   Progress is made Minnesota as their largest school district agrees to sweeping changes designed to prevent harassment based on sexual orientation http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/education/minnesota-district-reaches-pact-on-antigay-bullying.html?_r=2   A new study suggests that youth who are depressed are easy targets for bullies. What’s your opinion: Do kids get bullied because they are depressed or will the bullying make them depressed? http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/health/depressed-kids-bully-magnets/index.html   The facts of bullying: Recent research suggests that one in ten teachers have been cyber bullied.http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16164555   If you find something to share with the NSCC team, please mail to nrudewicz@schoolclimate.org. 2012-03-20T19:18:21+00:00