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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Bullying in U.S. schools continues to increase among students of all
ages. Among high school students, *50% say they’ve bullied in the past
year and just as many report having been bullied. Students at I-Poly
High School in Pomona, California are beating the odds and offering hope
to schools and students everywhere. This California Distinguished
School has developed a bully-free campus, thanks to a curriculum that
focuses on group environmental projects. The program is an education
model for the country as students are forming unexpected friendships
through an appreciation of Mother Nature. (*
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DIG DEEPER
• To learn more about I-Poly High School, visit ipolyhighschool.org. Also be sure to visit the
I-Poly foundation website for up-to-the-minute information about the school.
• If you or someone you know has been involved in bullying, visit
Stop Bullying Now to find resources that will help you address bullying across all age groups.
• This
interactive bullying website is designed especially for teen bullying, including tips on what to do as a bystander. There's even an audio tool plus
short films on this tough issue.
• Another resource is Bullying Statistics, which covers all bullying scenarios, including school, cyber, workplace, teachers and more, offering bullies and victims of bullying helpful tools on how to deal with the problem.
• For
additional information on bullying, including an overview of the various
forms of bullying and personal bullying scenarios, visit Bullying Solutions.
(Video editor: Barbara Babchick)
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