Stop Bullying Me!

How can educators control the bullying issue in the schools. Bullies come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. It is sometimes hard to identify them just by looking at them. Bullies exhibit aggressive behavior toward their peers and often toward adults. They tend to have positive attitudes toward violence, are impulsive, like to dominate others, have little empathy with their victims, and unusually low levels of anxiety or insecurity. The consequences of bullying are far reaching, ranging from lower attendance and student achievement to increased incidence of violence and juvenile crime.
The legislation in Georgia mandates that each school system adopt a conduct code which prohibits bullying. These schools would have to establish guidelines for reporting, investigating, and dealing with students who engage in bullying. So how do we protect out children who are being bullied?

Middle School Reading Crisis

The teaching of reading must be ongoing throughout a child’s education. Continuous efforts are needed for middle school students that will help them acquire the necessary reading skills that will allow them to accomplish the task of proficient reading and meeting state standards requirements. This includes all areas of reading, but primarily comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.

As students enter middle school they are expected to already know the basics and should be reading on grade level; however this is rarely the case. Those who are reading below grade level, are increasingly at a disadvantage as they progress through school when the ability to comprehend text becomes more vital for academic success. How can we help these students through this crisis?

Please share your thoughts.

Angelia