Som etimes t he ob vi ous isn’t so to those who are seemingly oblivious to its ramifications. It would appear such is certainly the case right now with regards to the current “clear and present danger” posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and
Syria, the extremist, Islamic group known as I.S.I.S.
The facts are very clear about bullying and the need to intervene. Over the past month I have been promoting Rachael’s Challenge to educate the public the importance of the nationally recognized program that is implemented in over 2000 schools in the United States and other countries.
Those of us who admit that we were not there, and do not know what happened when Michael Brown was shot by a policeman in Ferguson, Missouri, seem to be in the minority
New York's mayor, Bill de Blasio, like so many others who call themselves "progressive," is gung-ho to solve social problems. In fact, he is currently on a crusade to solve an educational problem that doesn't exist, even though there are plenty of other educational problems that definitely do exist.
The Awaken the Learner is an evidenced based tested program with over 50 years of research backing it up. The process is designed to create a culture of kindness and compassion and to equip students and adults with resources to combat bullying and reduce feelings of isolation and despair
I have a correction to last weeks’ article. I mentioned an account with the Bank of Winnfield would be establish to make deposits for the school in Winn Parish to have Rachel’s Challenge in the Atlanta school. There will be no bank account set up at the bank but a secure way of making a deposit has been established.
It has been my honor to have the opportunity to write articles for the Winn Enterprise. Mr. Charles Crain has been very kind to allow me this opportunity. Thank you for reading these articles. Thank you for your kind comments made to me publicly.
You have been allowed to enter into my heart for examination.
Many years ago, on my first trip around the world, I was struck by how the children in the Middle East -- Arab and Israeli alike -- were among the nicest looking little children I had seen anywhere. It was painful to think that they were going to grow up
killing each other. But that is exactly what happened
This concludes our series on bullying as part of National Bullying Month. The long term effects of bullying range from major depression and anxiety to antisocial behavior. Bullying is not a rite of passage and it is not the normal child play on the playground