Current Site of the Week: Tips to address school bullying

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Laura Devaney, Managing Editor writes, "A federal bullying resource can help students, teachers, and parents define bullying and confront a problem affecting so many young people across the nation. Plus, six STEM schools receive awards and recognition for their hard work, and virtual schooling broadens its scope."

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Education Secretary Arne Duncan and the Obama administration are making school bullying a priority. In addition to setting up an informational website, www.stopbullying.gov, the administration is working on developing a uniform definition of bullying that aims to help schools confront the problem.
In the wake of the suicide of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer of Amherst, N.Y., Duncan and other education experts said schools must confront the bullying problem head on, lest they risk more young lives. Rodemeyer was the victim of several hateful anonymous comments left on his Formspring blog.
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Source: eSchool News