The National Center for Education doesn’t think so. Their statistics show that one in three children in America has been bullied in school during the past year. In another study by School Psychology International, almost 80% of high school students admitted to being bullied in school.
Read more: Is Bullying Just Another Rite of Passage?…
From day one of the school year, students came to Central Elementary wanting to behave.
What’s the secret? Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)—and a great incentive to make kids want to do their best. Central Elementary is one of 13 schools in Rockingham County that has dedicated a special day of fun for students who use positive behaviors. Activities include Wii games, face painting, and bingo.
Read more: Making Positive Behavior Fun…
CPI has partnered with Psychological Software Solutions, a Houston, TX-based company that provides a Review360™ program to help teachers improve student behavior for both special- and general-education needs. Much more than an incident report system, the program helps busy teachers run more efficient, effective classrooms.
Read more: Teachers Get Help With Student Behavior Improvement…
Inspired by the young-adult novel The Misfits, in which four friends struggle with bullying, No-Name-Calling Week aims to get students and educators talking about ways to eliminate name-calling and other forms of bullying in their schools. This week of educational activities has the support of over 40 schools and organizations across the nation.
Read more: What Is No-Name-Calling Week?…
“Seven juveniles—five girls and two boys ranging in ages 12 through 15—beat a 13-year-old girl so badly she was left unconscious and had to be taken to a hospital Friday morning while on the school bus on their way to school, according to Sheriff’s Office reports.
Read more: Seven Youths Charged With Beating Girl on School Bus…
If a student in your charge was about to lose control, what would you do?
Everyone—children, teachers, and administrators—has the right to feel safe in their classrooms and schools. If students and faculty fear for their safety because of disruptive or dangerous individuals, school becomes less of a place to learn and more of a battleground.
Read more: Classroom Safety for Students and Staff…