Citation

Smith RW, Smith K. Middle Sch. J. 2014; 46(1): 13-19.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis)

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Abstract

Despite reticence from the central office, strong middle level teacher leaders worked together to develop an effective anti-bullying program that addresses a significant need for safety and inclusion for all middle school students. This article describes how one teacher's concerns changed her school's attitude with regard to bullying from assuming that "bullying is not a major problem at our school" to "bullying is a priority issue included in the school improvement plan with a school-wide program to address bullying." The article offers six key points for educators to consider when a grassroots approach to raising awareness about bullying at any school.

Language: en