Wooly Bully
Smells Like: bully , cheating , Georgia , NCLB , standardized testsEx-superintendent of two Georgia School Districts (Cobb and Fulton Counties) has drawn fire and ire for allegedly threatening a state official investigating wide-spread cheating on state exams. James Wilson railed against the inquiry, telling Kathleen Mathers she would "pay dearly" for her use of "Gestapo tactics." The poor Gestapos can't get a break! Here we have the best of high stakes testing...cheating, coercion, bullying are but the tip of the "testberg." Underlying our blind faith in standardized test results are the loss of...recess, Physical Education, Art/Music, innovation and creativity. Imagine if all students across the nation sat for these exams and just filled them out randomly as a form of protest...every school would fail to make AYP... then what?
STORY: James Wilson, Former Georgia Schools Superintendent, Caught On Tape Bullying State Official Over Cheating Probe
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Come out come out where ever you are...except Tennessee
Smells Like: bully , GLBT , TennesseeOnce again into the abyss of the far right.. Tennessee GOP State Senator Stacey Campfield has sponsored the Don't Say Gay Bill for consideration. Here are just a few of his intellectual arguments for such legislation:
- "Homosexuality = Bestiality"
- "Bullying is the biggest lark out there."
- "50% of theaters are based on something about homosexuality."
- "AIDS- started with one guy screwing a monkey...it was an airline pilot if I recall."
Recall indeed...can anyone organize a recall campaign against this genius? Finally, which theaters is Stacey patronizing?
STORY: Stacey Campfield, Tennessee Senator Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, On Bullying, AIDS And Homosexual 'Glorification'
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Going Post-IT
Smells Like: bully , congrats , Michigan , middle schoolEighth-grade Middle School student Samantha Bremmer believes in positive messaging. In response to what she saw as mean-spirited bullying, she spent her holiday break composing 820 positive messages to be posted on classmates lockers. Mill Creek Middle School teacher Val Berryman said its nice to see student's encouraging each other. We love random acts of kindness and caring. Way to go Samantha...please consider teaching as a career! Our profession needs people with their hearts and minds in the right place.
STORY: UPDATED: Mill Creek Middle School Student Inspires Classmates Through Posts on Lockers
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Tea Party gains momentum in Michigan
Smells Like: bully , Michigan , textingPolitics schmolitics…the Tea Party rules at Hastings High near Grand Rapids. A teacher reportedly poured hot tea on two boys to break up a fight. Tea for two as they say. The boys received minor burns from the Spanish teacher’s actions…mucho gusto! Tea Party supporters are touting this teacher for a congressional run in order to lure more latino voter support. In the meantime, the school may be looking into some behavior management models that do not require deadly force!!
STORY: Teacher pours HOT TEA on students to break up a fight following escalating texts over a girl
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VIDEO: Bully Gets Owned
Smells Like: australia , bully
This scranny kid walks up and punches another kid in the face twice, unprovoked. He then gets body slammed. All caught on tape.
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Red-haired boy beat up on "Kick a Ginger Day"
Smells Like: bully , California , harassment , myspace/facebook , safety , violence
Story: Attack on Calabasas boy probed for tie to Facebook group
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Student Suspended 180 Days For Facebook Message
Smells Like: bully , computers , myspace/facebook , rights , Tennessee , threats
Story: Student Suspended 180 Days For Facebook Message
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"Slut List" rocks top-ranked N.J. school
Smells Like: bully , harassment , New Jersey , privacy , sexStory:
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Flap over flag, hijab leads to suspension of Hernando student
Smells Like: bully , Florida , harassment , pledge , religion , rights
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Congress Urged to Take Action Against Bullying in Schools
Smells Like: bully , k12 , politics , USA Story: Congress Urged to Take Action Against Bullying in Schools
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Two arrested in igniting student's hair
Smells Like: bully , Connecticut , fire , harassment , lawStory: Two arrested in igniting student's hair
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Dad says son 'not racist bully'
Smells Like: bully , canada , parents , racism , safety , violence
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School district pays $400K to settle Muslim suit
Smells Like: bully , dress code , law , nevada , religion
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Football players cited in alleged hazing incident
Smells Like: bully , harassment , sports , Texas , violenceStory: Lorena High School football players cited in alleged hazing incident
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Web site invites kids to snitch on bullies
Smells Like: bully , internet , privacy , technology , UtahStory: Web site invites kids to report bullies incognito
PRO: Students will not be embarrassed or shy to report bullying
CON: Bullies will become outraged at snitches and begin targeting them even more
PRO: The school can keep tabs on behavior patters among students
CON: Students can report false information, causing a lack of resources for faculty to investigate each case
PRO: Some students will feel safer knowing that problems have been reported
CON: Students will not develop natural social skills like the previous 25 generations
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Student Suspended in Peanut Butter Bullying Case
Smells Like: allergy , bully , health , peanuts , safety , washingtonStory: Washington High School Student Suspended in Peanut Butter Bullying Case
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School bully problem? Send in the clown
Smells Like: bully , k12 , weird , wyomingStory: School bully problem? Send in the clown
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Sikh Girl's Hair Cut by School Bully
Smells Like: bully , harassment , New York , racism , religion
Story: Girl's Hair Cut by School Bully
I guess we're still not teaching tolerance in some schools yet. Yes, the girl was punished, but she most likely would have gotten the same consequences had she cut anyones hair. Get ready for rallies, because they're on their way. And rightfully so because the story doesn't mention that attacks like this have been going on at this school since Sept. 11, 2001.
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Parents sue school after bullied son commits suicide
Smells Like: bully , Kentucky , safety , tragedy , violence
Story: Parents sue school after bullied son commits suicide
When we allow video games to raise children into believing that there are no consequences to bullying, this is what happens. Teachers are even guilty of picking on kids, we all know that. And at a school of less than 300 students, EVERYONE knows when it's going on. Does this mean that not one person took it upon themselves to create a comfortable environment for this boy? Hmm, makes you think.
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Bully Tries To Poison Student With Peanuts
Smells Like: allergy , bully , health , Kentucky , lunch , peanuts
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