bullying

WKAR anti-bullying video contest

Current State — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:17:43 +0000

WKAR is asking area middle school students to produce their own videos that speak out against bullying. The best ones will be aired on WKAR-TV. WKAR's Jason Thomson, a multimedia producer with MSU’s Interactive Video Services department, explains more about the series.

MSU research on cyberbullying shows signs for concern

Current State — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:43:11 +0000

Bullying isn't just happening the the schoolyard anymore. In the age of technology, online aggression is everywhere.

Two recent reports by MSU professors focus on the world of cyberbullying.

Professionals Gather In Lansing For Bullying Summit

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:26:31 +0000

More than 200 school counselors….social workers and mental health professionals were in Lansing Tuesday for a summit on bullying.

Lawmakers expected to approve statewide anti-bullying proposal

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:27:39 +0000

LANSING, MI (MPRN) - Michigan is one of just three states without an anti-bullying law to protect students in K-12 schools. The state Legislature is expected to approve a proposal this week that would require all schools to adopt anti-bullying policies.

Experts and students say it's time to have a law in place as bullying in schools becomes a growing concern.