As a former special education teacher and high school guidance counselor, I have worked with countless students who have been victimized by bullying. This is a topic that is familiar to us all, as most people have been bullied at one time or other in their lives. An NEA national survey (2007) indicates that 25% of students report that teachers intervene when they are being bullied, yet 71% of teachers believe they ALWAYS intervene. It's difficult for a teacher to always be aware when a child is being bullied; it only takes 37 seconds for a bullying episode to occur. It happens on our playgrounds every seven minutes. 4% of the time, an adult intervenes. 11% of the time, a peer intervenes. 85% of the time, NO ONE INTERVENES! This is an issue about which I am passionate. Please watch the video on bullying. Notice the children who need a hero...like you.
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