Untying the “Nots” of Bullying Prevention

This is the title of a wonderful article in Principal Magazine by Jim Dillon that I highly recommend. Here is a quote that is the heart of what you will find in the link I am including.

“Just telling bystanders to ‘stand up’ to bullying makes little sense, no more sense than just telling a student  to be a good reader or become a safe driver without first providing instruction, guidance, coaching, and support.”

Here’s another awesome thought by Jim Dillon.

“Students who make mistakes need compassion and will accept guidance and direction when given respect and care. Students who bully aren’t bad kids or inherent troublemakers- some just need to learn how not to bully others.” 

A must read…..

Jan
“Untying the ‘Nots’ of Bullying Prevention” by Jim Dillon in Principal Magazine, January/February 2014 (Vol. 93, #3, p. 36-39), www.naesp.org