Guest Thinkers — April 30, 2011

Video – The Bully Project

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Here’s the trailer for The Bully Project, a new documentary on school bullying. This and Race to Nowhere are the two films for which I wish my school district would host a public screening and conversation. My heart breaks for these kids and other victims; adolescent cruelty knows few bounds…

I love this quote: “The power of hearing one voice in solidarity with you can be transformative for people.” So true on so many fronts.

Here are some bullying and cyberbullying resources that may be helpful to you.

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