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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Nestled between the entrance of the JC Penney department store and the Starbucks, New Horizon Counseling Center’s Friends Program held a “Superheroes Against Bullying” event inside the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream on March 24.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/11/19
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A woman who was stalked online and saw her harasser sent to prison will present a cyberbullying and online harassment prevention workshop at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst on Oct. …
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/11/18
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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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School isn’t in session, but preparation never ends for teachers and administrators. In addition to educating young minds, creating a safe and welcoming environment for students is vital.
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By Tyler Marko
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7/26/18
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In the aftermath of the latest mass school shooting, school districts in the Five Towns are addressing the issues of security and safety in order to better protect their students and staffs, while trying to maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/4/18
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Passed by the New York State Senate in 2010, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) went into effect for the 2012-2013 school year. The law sought to protect students from bullying and discrimination, in part by requiring all teachers to take a six-hour training course to receive their license and by making schools report all bullying incidents.
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By Tyler Marko
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10/26/17
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Sophie Riegel, a 10th-grader at Hewlett High School and Hewlett resident, was given the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County’s Friedlander Upstander Award for standing up to bullying or intolerance.
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6/12/17
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Students from Hewlett, Lawrence Lynbrook, Valley Stream South and Oceanside high schools are getting ready for the New Horizon Counseling Center’s annual anti-bullying event “Superheroes Against Bullying” on Sunday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream.
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2/15/17
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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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