What promises to be one of the most powerful movies - true or fictional - to come out about bullying is BULLY, a documentary set to premiere in select cities on March 30th. The film explores how bullying has affected five different kids and their families. Filmed over the course of the 2009-2010 school year, BULLY shows how….read more

We recently checked out this infographic about bullying in schools, created by the law offices of Buckfire & Buckfire in Michigan. Researched and designed after the office began receiving frequent calls from concerned parents about their children being harassed at school, the infographic shows facts and statistics about student bullying.….read more

National Bullying Prevention Month came to a close yesterday, but that doesn't mean the fight against cyberbullying is over. While school administrations, law enforcement officials and national organizations all focused their attention on bullying all throughout October, initiatives still need to be made that focus on bullying and cyberbullying and the consequences certain instances can have. One organization, ….read more

Yesterday we talked about the role of social media in the classroom, and today want to point out a few initiatives in schools that are starting to incorporate more social media into education. The School at Columbia University in particular has initiated a great way to teach kids "digital literacy" and to help prepare students for….read more

There are many different opinions out there about what schools' responsibilities are in educating students about topics related to social media and online citizenship. There has been criticism that schools don't adequately prepare kids for the ever-growing and evolving digital world, as well as stories about teachers themselves displaying inappropriate online behaviors in cases of oversharing….read more

After posting some back-to-school online safety tips for parents yesterday, we wanted to share additional tips and warnings that parents should discuss more directly with their kids. While it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a new school year, it's important to be aware of online behaviors and activities that could affect relationships,….read more

Part of new Missouri law SB54 makes it illegal for teachers and students to be friends on any social network where private communication is available, including Facebook and Twitter. The law was initially passed last month with a lot of support because it was seen as a way to stop "passing….read more

Seventeen magazine and TV station ABC Family have combined forces to raise awareness about digital abuse and cyberbullying. Their "Delete Digital Drama" efforts will begin this summer, when ABC Family features PSAs on its station starting July 5th and the magazine highlights different online issues - including stories from readers - in its August issue. Ann Shoket, editor-in-chief….read more

We love hearing about any anti-bullying initiatives that are out there, such as the efforts from organizations like Beyond Bullies and Nickelodeon's cybersafety awareness program as a part of their The Big Help efforts. The latest initiative we want to highlight is Sprigeo, created for kids to report bullying incidents that are then dealt….read more