1. Bullying What can we as teachers do?

2. What programs are available to schools to teach students about bullying and hate and promoting anti-bullying and anti-hate?

3. According to the Michigan State Board of Education as of September 12, 2006, it is required that all school officials in Michigan annually disseminate the model anti-bullying policy to all school staff, students, and parents. I interviewed the school councelor at Renaissance High School and I found out the following...

4. - They do not annually dissemate the policy to the teachers, students, and parents. She personally had never even heard of it. - There is no program available to students. The only thing available is counseling and some phamplets on bullying if asked for. - Interview with Ms. White, a social worker at Renaissance High School.

5. Renaissance High School Students

11. From looking at the graphs I think the students and the school have two different opinions on what should be done about bullying and hate. - They have a different idea of what bullying is compared to what the school classifies as bullying. - The majority of students do not see bullying as a problem at their school, nor do they think they are bullied or bully others. They do however, think that it is important to provide a program concerning these issues and that they would participate.

12. There are many programs and information available for schools. Some include… http://www.coolassemblies.com/assemblies.htm - this webpage shows assemblies by Cary Trivanovich. He takes a creative outlook on the issue. http://www.rightreasontech.com/bully/ - this company has computer based programs to educate students on bullying. http://www.stopbullyingnow.net/bullybusterstraining.htm - this company provides a program to teach teachers as well as students way to prevent bullying.

13. Some information specifically for students… www.5TroubledTeen.org NineLine 1-800-999-9999 Free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention for youth and parents.