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A Special
Message. . . on the Importance
of Bullying Prevention
For many people, the class bully is as much
a fixture in their school day memories as chalk boards, recess and school
lunch. That doesn’t mean it should
continue to be a part of our children and grandchildren’s school experiences.
Children should be able to attend school or take part in community activities
without fear of being harassed, assaulted or excluded. Unfortunately, the
problem of bullying remains pervasive in our society. Studies show that between 15 percent and 25
percent of children in the United States say they bully others with some frequency. At the State Department of Education, we
take bullying and other school safety issues seriously. That is why I am
pleased to announce that we are now able to provide resources for classrooms,
teachers, other educators, parents and community members across the state
that will help us all keep Kansas children safe and informed. We cannot wait
until we are confronted with crisis in our classrooms and communities to deal
with these problems. Through the
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