Help us fight for Safe Schools in 2011
The story was everywhere, the problem of kids being bullied to death.
Some States have been working to respond, with measures in New York,
New Jersey, and others passing into law, an or currently attempting to
move bills. But, states and local communities need help to make
inclusive safe schools for all students, teachers and families a
reality.
Nationally, inclusive safe schools and bullying need help to be put
into focus for movement in 2011.
But we can turn that around.
February 4th, 2011 is the "100th day of School," a milestone
celebrated in most schools nationwide.
On this day we at the Safe Schools Action Network are asking
bloggers/writers to help bring awareness to the issue of safe schools
and anti-bullying by writing about this issue on that day. We are
encouraging those that participate to write and speakOUT however they
see fit in their creative spaces.
"100 Days of School, 100
Days of Bullying"
Some suggestions have been:
Chose to tell a personal story of your own Offer space to a youth or
educator to tell a story Write to your old school, principal or
community paper as an alum
This effort will help raise awareness and direct the conversation on
this issue on a day that is often highlighted in national media. A
message must be sent that too many kids are still at risk and that 100
days without safe schools is 100 days too many. Students and youth
this day will also be encouraged to write to their school leaders and
other about the need for safe schools. We can Make It Better NOW.
Despite the Republican's taking control of the House in the 112th
Congress, there is still significant hope we can see movement on bills
like the Student Non-Discrimination Act, and the Safe Schools
Improvement Act. But as Senator Al Franken said speaking on SNDA
"It's not going to be an easy lift. You need to make us do this. Make
us do it. We need everyone's help to get the message out, that this is
a bill we've gotta pass, pass next year." - Senator Al Franken
To have your blog or website listed in support that
day on our website please email us at :
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Will you join the movement for safe schools in 2011 and speakOUT?
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More:
http://safeschoolsnow.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3
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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy
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