Being a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, as parents and educators know all too well.
Webinar presenter, Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO, examined the laws that have been passed in recent years, and how they can help educators as they wage war against bullies in their schools. Attendees learned about the movement for a federal anti-bullying law, state efforts to combat bullying, and how the relevant legislation affects their classrooms.
New brain research has outlined the effects of bullying on the adolescent brain. These findings are so controversial that we will be hearing about them for years to come.
The Inspiring Middle School Literacy lessons enhance the literacy skills of middle school students while engaging them in a topic, e.g., multiplying fractions, plate tectonics, immigration, civil rights, bullying.
In the edweb.net Stop Bullying community’s first webinar, presenter Shannon Holden gave an introduction to bullying. He discussed types and forms of bullying and how to identify bullying behaviors. He shared common bullying excuses and tips for preventing bullying from happening.