US Senators to Vote on Obama's Appointment of Judge Jonathon Lippman | PRLog
Friday, November 30, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
We need to speed up our efforts to stop bullying | The Poughkeepsie Journal | poughkeepsiejournal.com
We need to speed up our efforts to stop bullying | The Poughkeepsie Journal | poughkeepsiejournal.com
There have been three child and teen suicides due to bullying since September of this year. Fifteen-year-old Felicia Garcia threw herself off of a train platform in Staten Island. Fifteen-year-old Amanda Todd made a video that silently told her story as she held up index cards, one by one, describing her desperation before she took her life. Ten-year-old Jasmine McClain hanged herself after being teased about her clothes and her shoes. All three girls described relentless bullying by students to friends and family. Amanda changed schools. Felicia ignored them and at times, stood up for herself. Jasmine left school for a period of time, returning only one month ago.
There have been three child and teen suicides due to bullying since September of this year. Fifteen-year-old Felicia Garcia threw herself off of a train platform in Staten Island. Fifteen-year-old Amanda Todd made a video that silently told her story as she held up index cards, one by one, describing her desperation before she took her life. Ten-year-old Jasmine McClain hanged herself after being teased about her clothes and her shoes. All three girls described relentless bullying by students to friends and family. Amanda changed schools. Felicia ignored them and at times, stood up for herself. Jasmine left school for a period of time, returning only one month ago.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Superintendents From Across The Country Will Share Proactive Ideas At Anti-Bullying/Social-Emotional Learning Summit -- Beyond Bullying: Safe Schools, Successful Students - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
Superintendents From Across The Country Will Share Proactive Ideas At Anti-Bullying/Social-Emotional Learning Summit -- Beyond Bullying: Safe Schools, Successful Students - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that safe, happy, and healthy children are more likely to achieve academic success. But bullying continues to be one issue standing in the way of safe and successful students. Educators are invited to attend Beyond Bullying: Safe Schools, Successful Students, an all-day Summit, on January 14, 2013 at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. During this powerful event, hosted by Zaner-Bloser, in partnership with the Institute for Urban and Minority Education, thought leaders and researchers in the education community will share best practices in promoting a proactive—rather than reactive—approach to bullying prevention and social-emotional learning (SEL) in education.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that safe, happy, and healthy children are more likely to achieve academic success. But bullying continues to be one issue standing in the way of safe and successful students. Educators are invited to attend Beyond Bullying: Safe Schools, Successful Students, an all-day Summit, on January 14, 2013 at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. During this powerful event, hosted by Zaner-Bloser, in partnership with the Institute for Urban and Minority Education, thought leaders and researchers in the education community will share best practices in promoting a proactive—rather than reactive—approach to bullying prevention and social-emotional learning (SEL) in education.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Commissioner Gladys Carrion « The Truth about Prone Restraint
Commissioner Gladys Carrion « The Truth about Prone Restraint
Current OCFS Commissioner Gladys Carrion had a mandate to reduce overtime costs at OCFS facilities. In 2010 she stated that the $12 million dollars in overtime, paid for by taxpayers in 2010 was ” staggering! I mean I think it’s staggering and I certainly don’t want to be the agency that has such a high [...]
Current OCFS Commissioner Gladys Carrion had a mandate to reduce overtime costs at OCFS facilities. In 2010 she stated that the $12 million dollars in overtime, paid for by taxpayers in 2010 was ” staggering! I mean I think it’s staggering and I certainly don’t want to be the agency that has such a high [...]
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
NY State Legislature amends Dignity Act to expand definition of harassment and bullying - Lexology
NY State Legislature amends Dignity Act to expand definition of harassment and bullying - Lexology
The New York State legislature recently passed amendments to the Dignity for All Students Act (the "Dignity Act") to expand the definition of harassment and bullying under the law to explicitly include cyberbullying and other forms of off-school-property conduct. The Dignity Act took effect on July 1, 2012, and the newly passed amendments will become effective on July 1, 2013.
The New York State legislature recently passed amendments to the Dignity for All Students Act (the "Dignity Act") to expand the definition of harassment and bullying under the law to explicitly include cyberbullying and other forms of off-school-property conduct. The Dignity Act took effect on July 1, 2012, and the newly passed amendments will become effective on July 1, 2013.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Dozens heading to court to be removed from New York State's child-abuse registry - NY Daily News
Dozens heading to court to be removed from New York State's child-abuse registry - NY Daily News
Forty-one people, many on the crippling blacklist for years, say they have been denied hearings to clear their names
Forty-one people, many on the crippling blacklist for years, say they have been denied hearings to clear their names
Thursday, October 18, 2012
New York state attempts to banish bullying
New York state attempts to banish bullying
Bullies across New York state will be searching for a new stream of lunch-time revenue.
Bullies across New York state will be searching for a new stream of lunch-time revenue.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Bullying and Harassment in Public Schools Focus of New York State Bar Association Conference
Bullying and Harassment in Public Schools Focus of New York State Bar Association Conference
ALBANY, NY (10/17/2012)(readMedia)-- Teachers and school administrators from across the state will gather in Lake George this week to discuss how to protect public school students from bullying and other forms of abuse.
ALBANY, NY (10/17/2012)(readMedia)-- Teachers and school administrators from across the state will gather in Lake George this week to discuss how to protect public school students from bullying and other forms of abuse.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Corey Ribotsky | DASA | Ribotsky Institute | Gowanus Lounge
Corey Ribotsky | DASA | Ribotsky Institute | Gowanus Lounge
The Dignity for All Students Act, a New York State law which was legislated in September 2010, finally went into effect this past July 1st, 2012.
The Dignity for All Students Act, a New York State law which was legislated in September 2010, finally went into effect this past July 1st, 2012.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Making schools deal with bullying - phillyburbs.com: Opinion
Making schools deal with bullying - phillyburbs.com: Opinion
Anyone who’s ever gone to school is familiar with bullying, either through observation or personal experience. There was always some kid, or group of kids, who enjoyed tormenting others.
Anyone who’s ever gone to school is familiar with bullying, either through observation or personal experience. There was always some kid, or group of kids, who enjoyed tormenting others.
Friday, October 12, 2012
North Tonawanda Superintendent Has No Comment On Teacher Convicted Of DWI
Superintendent 'mum' when asked about NTHS teacher Arthur J. Harack
North Tonawanda, NY - At a Public Session of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the City of North Tonawanda School District held Thursday evening, School Superintendent Greg Woytila stated he was playing 'phone-tag' with an (unnamed) New York State Education Department investigator when asked if NYSED had completed its investigation [of Harack]. Woytila however had "no comment" when asked, Do you believe Mr. Harack's continued employment by the District is in the best interests of students, as well as the District?
Superintendent Woytila confirmed at last month's Board of Education meeting that a Moral Character complaint had been filed against Harack with NYSED. Harack was arrested on August 23, 2011, with a child in his vehicle and a blood alcohol content at 0.13%. He was charged under Leandra's Law on January 14, 2012. In August of 2012, Harack was allowed to plead guilty to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated before Niagara County Supreme Court Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas.
Under New York State Education law, School District Superintendents must file a report with the Department upon knowledge that a certificate holder has been convicted of a crime or has committed an act that raises a reasonable question about the individual's moral character. Complaints received by the Department will be reviewed pursuant to Part 83 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to determine the appropriate action.
Harack was also arrested in June 2008 for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The disposition of that case is not known.
Updated: 10/12/2012 @1:30 PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
No wait for NOH8 - Opinion - The Spectrum - University at Buffalo
No wait for NOH8 - Opinion - The Spectrum - University at Buffalo
Anti-bullying education needs to be reformed now[.]
Anti-bullying education needs to be reformed now[.]
Monday, October 8, 2012
NJ schools report 12K bullying instances last year - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
NJ schools report 12K bullying instances last year - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
"New Jersey education officials now have some handle on just how much bullying happens in the state's public schools. Data made public Tuesday show there were 12,024 instances of harassment, intimidation and bullying reported in the 2011-12 school year - the first year the state's tough new anti-bullying law was in effect."
"New Jersey education officials now have some handle on just how much bullying happens in the state's public schools. Data made public Tuesday show there were 12,024 instances of harassment, intimidation and bullying reported in the 2011-12 school year - the first year the state's tough new anti-bullying law was in effect."
Public schools undermined in efforts to improve | syracuse.com
Public schools undermined in efforts to improve | syracuse.com
Note: April 30, 2012 excerpt from Governor Cuomo Establishes New New York Education Reform Commission:
"New York State spends more money per student than any other state in the nation, but ranks 38th in high school graduation rates. 73 percent of New York's students graduate from high school and 37 percent are college ready."
Note: April 30, 2012 excerpt from Governor Cuomo Establishes New New York Education Reform Commission:
"New York State spends more money per student than any other state in the nation, but ranks 38th in high school graduation rates. 73 percent of New York's students graduate from high school and 37 percent are college ready."
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