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.
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By Patrick Pizzo
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2/2/24
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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 . . .
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10/11/18
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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 . . .
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12/2/16
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Students and faculty at Memorial Junior High School are beginning a year-long campaign to fight bullying and promote positive behavior, with many donning blue on Oct. 5 in recognition of World Anti-Bullying Day and special lessons set to be implemented in classrooms on Oct. 19.
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By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com
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10/14/15
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During recent months, I’ve heard parents’ and educators’ concerns about how to spot and how to handle a bully. This column usually centers on the victim, which is most important to all of us, …
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By Maureen Florio
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5/27/15
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No child should be sad at school.
Now that September has seen the opening of schools on Long Island . . .
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Maureen T. Florio
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9/25/14
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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.
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4/24/14
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No child should be sad at school. I’ve spent the last few months speaking to elementary and middle school principals in Nassau County.
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By Maureen T. Florio
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3/24/14
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Bullying has been an issue in schools and on playgrounds for decades, and with the explosion of the Internet and social media, it can now take place anywhere, anytime
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By Brian Croce
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12/19/13
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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.
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By Maureen T. Florio
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11/7/13
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