How can we effectively and compassionately address the needs of children who are being bullied, children who are
bullying, children who are bystanders, and the adults around them? This series of articles from Hazelden examines the issue of bullying prevention and offers strong, workable solutions.
The Minnesota Bullying Prevention Initiative is a partnership of the
Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association, the National Association
of Elementary School Principals, and Hazelden.
Do you have a bullying problem in your school?
You may
not think you do, but ask your students. Adults tend to
overestimate their effectiveness in identifying bullying and
intervening. In one study that videotaped
interactions on the playground, 90% of teachers said they intervened ALL
the
time on the playground. The videotape showed they intervened only 5% of
the
time when bullying was occurring.
The Olweus
(Ol-vay-us) Bullying Questionnaire is a research-based tool that can
help you
find out if you have a bullying problem at your school. To order the
questionnaire, visit theMESPA
MN Bullying Prevention Initiativebookstore.
Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.
Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.
Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association
