Education

The state of Wyoming released a survey indicating that over half of its middle school students have been bullied on school grounds in 2011, and that a quarter of them admitted to bullying other students. Findings also revealed that more female students reported being bullied than male students.

Read more: Wyoming Students Report Increase in Bullying…

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S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, was introduced in Congress on December 16  by Senator Thomas Harkin (D-IA).

This bill is intended to protect students from harmful and life-threatening seclusion and restraint practices. It was previously introduced as HR 4247 and HR 1381.

Read more: Bill S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, Introduced in Congress…

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A new website, reportbullyingiowa.com, was just launched by the Eychaner Foundation in Iowa, allowing students to fill out a form to report incidents of bullying.

Once completed, the form is sent to the appropriate person in the student’s school district by email and postal mail.

Read more: Iowa Foundation Launches Anti-Bullying Website…

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Seventeen representatives from North Carolina community colleges recently completed CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certified Instructor training at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC), according to an article on the CCCC website.

The new Instructors include college deans, directors, admissions coordinators, course instructors, and a campus police chief.

Read more: Community College Representatives Complete CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Certified Instructor Training…

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Staff members at Weber State University are offered the opportunity to take CPI’s Nonviolent Intervention® training course once each semester, according to an article in the Weber State University Signpost.

The course is taught by R.C. Callahan, training and development specialist, and Robin Helton, a sergeant at the campus.

Read more: Staff at Weber State University Undergo CPI Training…

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A new website, When Dementia Is in the House, provides support for children ages 12-19 who are living with someone who has dementia. The website offers advice from other kids, downloadable resources, and more.

Read more: Website Designed for Children Affected by Early-Onset Dementia…

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The Tragic Events Response Support Team (TERST) at the Avon Maitland District School Board in Ontario helps students who are experiencing crisis or tragedy to learn and maintain as much normalcy as possible.

Read more: Response Team Helps Grieving Kids Learn…

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