Here are some of the latest stories about the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in the news.
After delays, Marshall Middle School opens
...Marshall will also participate in the Olweus Program, a bullying-prevention program named after Swedish behavioral specialist Dan Olweus.
By Rachel Canelli phillyBurbs.com, July 11 ...According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 160,000 children miss school each day because they fear being bullied. That's why many schools in Bucks have also implemented bullying prevention plans like the Olweus program, which was developed in Norway in the 1980s. Designed for elementary and middle schools, Olweus's goals are to encourage students to seek help in bullying incidents, officials said. Over the last eight years, Olweus initiatives have been implemented in at least one school in the Bristol, Bristol Township, Centennial, Council Rock, Morrisville, Neshaminy, Central Bucks, Pennridge and Quakertown school districts. Program expenses are covered through various grants, officials said. Read more.
By Eric Hrin, The Daily & Sunday Review Towanda, PA June 23, 2008 Canton Area School District Superintendent Jeff Johnston updated the school board on the Olweus Bully Prevention Program that's being implemented in the district. Read more. Anti-bullying system to be implemented at Mid-Prairie By Stephanie Yoder, The Kalona News Kalona, IA June 12, 2008 This summer, the Mid-Prairie School District faculty will begin training for the school district's new anti-bullying system. read more
By Ashley Vasquez KC Community News (Kansas), May 28
...Bargman said almost every school district was facing this challenge and asked the school board's permission to apply for the Olweus Bullying Prevention program grant through Tri-County Mental Health. The grant, if awarded, would be $2,000 for the implementation of the program in one school. The grant for the program is expected to be awarded sometime in January 2009. Bully Prevention Program By Wes Wallace KFVS-TV (Missouri), April 22, 2008 ...CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Whether it's verbal insults hurled or punches thrown at a classmate, these scenes play out often on many school playgrounds. "It's important to have this program, bullying does not stop at the school level," explained Sara Atkinson, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Atkinson uses a training video as part of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and hopes to implement the program in schools across Southeast Missouri. read more Osage Schools to Start Anti-bullying Program Warren Haacke, The Globe Gazette Mason City, IA March 31, 2008 Schools have adopted a new bullying prevention program. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, developed in Norway, is the most researched and widely known bully prevention program available today, school officials say. read more Lecturer: Bullying a Problem Josh Krysak, Herald-Standard Uniontown, PA March 31, 2008 Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me - or will they? read more PHILIPSBURG - Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008 P-O link with group aims for good behavior Programs for students, community to look at bullying, drinking By Dena Pauling- dpauling@centredaily.com Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District is now part of a Centre County organization aimed at reducing high-risk behaviors among children and teens. read more New Haven, Conn.: Schools take stance on bullying Pushed by state law, and public incidents, districts crack down By Cindy Kranz Cincinnati Enquirer, March 2 ...Meanwhile, West Clermont School District has embraced the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, placing it in Amelia high, middle and elementary schools last year. The program also has been introduced to Glen Este high and middle schools, and next year, it will be taken to the remaining seven elementary schools. The Olweus program enlists the school, classroom, individuals and the community in the effort to stop bullying. As part of the program at Glen Este High School, a health class made an anti-bullying DVD and shared it with other students. Students who had been bullied gave testimonials to their peers in classrooms. read more
Brush CO: Minnesota: School has new plan to tackle bullies By NORMAN DRAPER, Star Tribune January 18, 2008 StarTribune.com Wisconsin: Anti-bullying lessons paying off at South Park By Amanda M. Wimmer January 29, 2008 The Northwestern |
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