Cyberbullying in New York City schools rose 19% in the 2015-16 school year, according to data from New York State's Education Department. Officials say the city spends more than $47 million annually on programs and staffing to combat the issue, yet there were still over 900 reported incidents last year. These figures may cause authorities to rethink their strategies on bullying prevention.
While “sexting” and texting are well known as being part of the high school dating scene these days, data in a new study is showing the connection between cyberdating and physical and sexual violence in relationships. This study is the first clinically based look at cyberdating abuse among young people...
While “sexting” and texting are well known as being part of the high school dating scene these days, data in a new study is showing the connection between cyberdating and physical and sexual violence in relationships. This study is the first clinically based look at cyberdating abuse among young people...
As Amy Williams reports in her blog post “What Bullying Looks Like in the Digital Age and How to Prevent It,” a big problem with bullying is that it is being underreported. She writes: “Recent studies show that an astonishing half of workplace bullying and 40 percent of school bullying will go unreported...
As Amy Williams reports in her blog post “What Bullying Looks Like in the Digital Age and How to Prevent It,” a big problem with bullying is that it is being underreported. She writes: “Recent studies show that an astonishing half of workplace bullying and 40 percent of school bullying will go unreported...
In the blog post “Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying” Lisa Currie touches on how modern education must encompass more than just academics, and that matters of the heart must also be a priority...
In the blog post “Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying” Lisa Currie touches on how modern education must encompass more than just academics, and that matters of the heart must also be a priority...
With teen attention focusing away from Facebook and onto other social networking apps, Time magazine outlines 5 iPhone apps that parents should know about to stay in the loop on what is popular with teens...
With teen attention focusing away from Facebook and onto other social networking apps, Time magazine outlines 5 iPhone apps that parents should know about to stay in the loop on what is popular with teens...
A recent Piper Jaffray survey found that 9 out of 10 American teens say they use social media, with Instagram being the most popular site. For girls, the site has taken on a special language, becoming a way for tweens and teens to find out what their peers really think of them...
A recent Piper Jaffray survey found that 9 out of 10 American teens say they use social media, with Instagram being the most popular site. For girls, the site has taken on a special language, becoming a way for tweens and teens to find out what their peers really think of them...