This article provides facts and resources so you can identify what bullying is, where it happens, and what power you have to prevent it.
Read ArticleInnerbody Research
Lee Anderson
April 29, 2022
This article discusses research that shows cyberbullying has increased 70% during stay-at-home orders and explores pandemic stressors that contribute to online bullying.
Read ArticleVery Well Family
Sherri Gordon
This article outlines a study that proves that hate speech among children and teens has risen 70% since students started classes online during the pandemic.
Read ArticleObservatory of Educational Innovation
Paulette Delgado
This article outlines the various ways that students have been bullied during the pandemic, and what teachers and schools can do.
Read ArticleToday.com
Meghan Holohan
August 24, 2020
This article outlines a new study that identifies the most effective approaches to bullying prevention.
Read ArticleGreater Good Magazine
Diana Divecha
October 29, 2019
In Virginia, there is a new law in place that protects transgender students like Gavin Grimm from harassment. This law will allow students to be themselves and feel safer in school.
Read ArticleWashington Post, adapted by NewsELA
3/10/2020
In response to negative, bullying comments on Twitter, Champions Against Bullying created the NiceBot, which gives out compliments. The hope is that it will spread awareness about cyberbullying and inspire kindness.
Read ArticleThe Washington Post, adapted by NewsELA
12/16/2015
While LGBTQ students still are still likely to face harassment and bullying in school, there have been significant improvements since 2001. School-based supports have a positive effect on school climates and have decreased homophobic remarks.
Read ArticleGLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network)
12/14/2016
Middle school students, especially girls, are experiencing cyberbullying. Schools need to step up and address cyberbullying even when it happens outside of school by teaching kids how to be good online citizens and getting parents involved.
Read ArticleScholastic
Caralee Adams
Legislation is needed to clearly prohibit bullying of students based on their sexual and gender orientations. Teachers need to be trained in how to respond when they see and hear bullying, and there should be mandated counseling for bullies and students that are bullied.
Read ArticleGeneration Progress
Jerome Hunt
3/1/2011
Some teachers argue that cyberbullying majorly impacts students and should be addressed at school. Other teachers argue that schools cannot be held responsible for cyberbullying that happens off of school grounds.
Read ArticleInternational Society for Technology in Education
Renee Bogacz & Miguel Gomez Gordillo
All students deserve a safe and equitable education. Teachers and parents can take action to protect LGBTQ students in schools by educating themselves, speaking up to stop bullying, and supporting inclusion.
Read ArticleIDRA (International Development Research Association)
Michelle Martinez Vega & Aurelio Montemayor
1/15/2019
Cyberbullying is common and increasing amongst teens. Parents need to be aware, know warning signs of cyberbullying, and know ways to address it with their kids.
Read ArticleParenting Teens Conversations Podcast
Pinnah Chichi
2/4/2019
This article discusses how LGBTQ youth are more likely to be bullied than their straight peers. Parents and schools can create safe spaces where LGBTQ youth feel accepted and supported.
Read Articlestopbullying.gov
9/24/2017
This article shows that there has been an increase in cyberbullying or online abuse, especially for girls, as more and more people have access to social media. Cyberbullying is being addressed in schools with new social-emotional learning curriculums. * TRIGGER WARNING
Read ArticleNewsELA
8/7/2019
This article discusses how school can be a hostile environment for LGBTQ youth, from preventing teachers from speaking up when they see bullying based on sexual orientation to excluding LGBTQ issues from the curriculum. LGBTQ students deserve teachers and schools that actively support them.
Read ArticleTeaching Tolerance
Maureen Costello
5/24/2011
This government resource explains what cyberbullying is and how it can be prevented or reported.
Read Articlestopbullying.gov
5/7/2020
