By Stacey DeWitt, Connect with Kids Founder and President The viral video of Jennifer Livingston, a Wisconsin television morning news anchor, who called a critical viewer a “bully,” raised quite a stir in Connect with Kids offices. A colleague who was moved by the story forwarded it to me with the subject Line: “Next Blog?” […]
October 10, 2012 Education Trends Why Educators Instead of TV News Anchors Should Define Bullying Stacey DeWitt Connect with Kids Founder and President The viral video of Jennifer Livingston, a Wisconsin television morning news anchor, who called a critical viewer a “bully,” raised quite a stir in Connect with Kids offices. A colleague who was moved […]
As schools and society grapple with the bullying prevention challenge, it is important to first ask and understand: Just what defines bullying? Clear definition is even more critical now as schools face new responsibilities and liabilities related to the issue. It is important that we elevate the national dialogue on issues like caring, kindness, compassion and acceptance. But […]
October 1, 2012 Education Trends Academic Achievement: Are We Cheating Success? The latest alleged cheating scandal at Harvard University, one of the nation’s most respected and elite academic institutions, has once again raised questions about the conscience and caliber of our nation’s youth. In our quest for a competitive edge, are we cheating long-term success by […]
