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Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. more
Once upon a time — as in, 20 or 30 years ago — parents worried about bullies who might call their kids names or physically intimidate them. Moms and dads still do. Added to the long list of parental concerns today, however . . . more
Since he became the principal of Island Park’s Lincoln Orens Middle School on July 5, Dr. Bruce Hoffman has been getting to know the neighborhood, and his future students. He regularly goes … more
Nearly half a million students, ages 12 to 18, fell victim to violence at schools across the U.S. in 2014, the last year for which statistics are available, according to . . . more
No child should be sad at school. Now that September has seen the opening of schools on Long Island . . . more
There has been a recent spate of hateful incidents in Nassau County and elsewhere that make it clear that we still have a long way to go to teach ignorant adults and youths that racism, homophobia, sexism, bullying and all other forms of intolerance are offensive and unacceptable, and definitely not funny. more
No child should be sad at school. I’ve spent the last few months speaking to elementary and middle school principals in Nassau County. more
No child should be sad at school. We just ended an exciting month for our children all over the country. October was designated as National Bullying Awareness Month and I took to the road to listen to children and to talk to them about bullying. more
No child should be sad at school. Welcome back to school! Now that the summer is in the past, it is time to create safe, happy, learning days as we enter a new school year — and the new age of education called Common Core. more
Another academic year has begun, and once again we must be mindful of keeping our children safe on their way to and from school, and while they’re there. more
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