Fear Not- a new role playing game to help stop bullying
I have written here and here before about the topic of bullying. Bullying is an on going problem in and out of school. So, I was especially encouraged to read there is a new computer game called Fear...
View ArticleWhat to do to stop teachers bullying other teachers
[display_podcast] I’ve had lots of feedback about the numerous articles I wrote about bullying. If you are interested in reading what I wrote earlier just go to the right hand side bar in my blog where...
View ArticleStopping bullying in my classroom
I work hard to create an inviting classroom where my students can feel safe. The first two weeks of the new semester presented all kinds of challenges. I had a student who tried to bully me by...
View ArticleA student is trying to bully me.
Yes, it’s happening again. One of my students is trying to bully me. Janet, not her real name, tried to bully me to get her way. I asked her to do something last class that she really didn’t want to...
View ArticleUnderstanding girls bullying girls
I believe our task is to give every girl, every parent, and every teacher a shared , public language to address girls’ conflicts and relationships. A world that acknowledges the hidden culture of...
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Parenting angry children and teens training program
I believe parents and teachers need to work together to support students so they can do their best and achieve their potential. As a special education behaviour specialist, I support students who are...
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I’m going to start the new school year by protecting myself from teacher...
Image via Wikipedia Yes, school starts in a little more than two weeks and just like so many other teachers I’m starting to think (reluctantly ) about preparing for the new school year. Usually I go...
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Teachers are victims of cyberbullying
Teacher cyberbullying is a hot topic. I recently had the pleasure (?) of being able to talk about teacher cyberbully on Metro morning, Radio 1, our local Toronto CBC radio station. I talked about why...
View ArticleA strong young voice encouraging us to stand up against bullies.
Congratulations to Megan Landry and her friends for creating this music video encouraging us to be strong and stand up to bullies. Megan sent me an email asking me to share her anti-bullying message. I...
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Bullying is a cry for help.
I wrote this article about bullying in April of 2007 and would like to share it again since bullying continues to be a problem in school and in society. Bullying behaviour is really a cry for help. One...
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What does student success actually mean?
Of course I want my students to be successful. All teachers do. But, I think the Ministry of Education and I have different ideas about what student success means. I don’t think students are...
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