One of the biggest challenges for those who seek to end bullying among students has been defining exactly what “bullying” is. Even as efforts to address the behavior have moved to the front burner of ...

House Bill 305, proposed in the upcoming 85th Legislature, will provide a definition of cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying” would mean bullying that is done through the use of electronic communication, ...

TULSA, OK (KJRH) — In the 2016-17 school year, Oklahoma school districts reported just over 4,500 reported bullying incidents. Experts say that number should have been much higher, so they pushed for ...

Iowa GOP lawmakers passed a bill redefining bullying and harassment in schools, removing a list of specific traits like sexual orientation and race that bullies might target. Republicans argue the ...

UNSW Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment’s inquiry into workplace bullying has delivered some ...

I applaud Manchester School Superintendent Matt Geary’s efforts to address bullying by first accurately defining it [March 31, Connecticut, “School Meeting Focuses On Bullying”]. During the ...

What is bullying? What is harassment? The definitions in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary are simple. Bullying is abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger or more powerful.

Noting that October is Bullying Prevention Month, several editors have asked if I am willing to write an apropos column. I am and for two reasons feel eminently qualified to do so. My first ...

The mother of a Champaign County 11-year-old who killed herself believes the definition of bullying should be expanded. Bethany Thompson, a Triad Middle School student who survived cancer, committed ...

A bill aimed at establishing a statewide definition of bullying in Kentucky's public schools is headed to Gov. Matt Bevin after clearing the state General Assembly.The measure passed the House with no ...

The state of Kentucky is one step closer to passing a law to fight bullying.A bill aimed at establishing a statewide definition of bullying in Kentucky's public schools is headed to Gov. Matt Bevin ...