Bullying behaviors are learned from educators, parents, and the media. I would ask that school personnel examine their own behaviors. Bullying is often systemic. Boys (and girls) who are angry with the system often become bullies to draw attention away from the real issues, which can be related to academic failure, learning disabilities, home issues, [...]
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Across our nation there are countless numbers of schools that the term “under-resourced” aptly describes. Kepner Middle School in Denver Public Schools (DPS) probably fits the definition as well as most. With a population of nearly 1,000 students (making it the largest middle school in DPS), 90% receive free or reduced lunch, 94% are Hispanic, [...]
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We are so excited and proud of the students and staff at Menominee Indian Middle School in Neopit, Wisconsin! The school was recently notified by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators that they have been named an Exemplary Middle School! They received the award for high growth in math scores achieved by a [...]
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