Cyberbullying and online abuse often occurs through anonymous accounts that are set up to hide the identity of the perpetrator(s). This presents a challenge for school officials attempting to stop the online abuse. Fortunately, most major social media networks have features in place to help users ...
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Popular smartphone apps every parent should know about
With the widespread use of smartphones among preteens and teens, schools are finding a number of mobile apps that are a distraction in the classroom and are being used for cyberbullying, sexting and accessing pornography, all of which are prohibited in schools. We strongly recommend that all ...
Parents should be aware of these popular apps
With the widespread use of smartphones among teens and preteens, the district is finding a number of mobile apps that are potentially problematic inside and outside the classroom. Many of these apps are being used for cyberbullying, sexting and accessing pornography, all of which are prohibited ...
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
The month of October is designated as National Bullying Prevention Month, and it’s an opportunity to bring greater awareness to the issue and explore prevention solutions. Bullying is any unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power and is repeated, or has ...