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We must stand up to bullying
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
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October reminds us to stand against bullying
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
State must revamp school violence reporting
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
Child abuse prevention services Vice President Vincent Keaveny, far left, Nicole Hockley and Mark Barden — co-founders of Sandy Hook Promise — and CAPS Executive Director Alane Fagin met last week after the local group presented the Connecticut parents with an award.
Using their ‘wings for change’
Dylan Hockley was 6 years old when he was murdered in his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012. When his mother, Nicole, thinks about what the … more
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Brian Heid, of the Nassau County district attorney’s office presented his department’s S.T.O.P., Then Send program at Hewlett High School in 2010.
Keeping kids safe online
East Meadow PTA Council and Kiwanis Club members said they hope to empower parents and other community members with resources to keep children safe online by offering an educational program on … more
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Woodland Middle School sixth and seventh grade students participated in the Social Emotional Learning Club’s “Mix It Up Day."
E. Meadow students get a social education
Students across the East Meadow School District recently received a social education through special character programs hosted by two schools. Parkway Elementary School students recently … more
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Siblings Sofia, 8, Antion, 10, and Dante Mangione, 6, were among dozens of students who planted orange flowers outside Bowling Green Elementary School last Friday in a united effort to stand up to bullying.
Planting the values for education
Dozens of Bowling Green Elementary School students could be seen near the school’s front entrance last Friday afternoon, burying shovels into the ground, with fresh dirt covering their hands and faces. more
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We can win the battle against cyberbullying
No child should be sad at school. Now that September has seen the opening of schools on Long Island . . . more
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You've got to be carefully taught
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
Maureen T. Florio
We need to fight cyberbullying
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
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