Public Education

Mother of Missouri high school student who took his own life sues district over bullying

The mother of a high school student who committed suicide is suing the school district she alleges failed to act on the violent bullying of her son from a vicious… Read More

Courts

New Jersey family reaches $9.1 million settlement with school district after bullied daughter’s suicide

The parents of a girl who died by suicide after being bullied won a $9.1 million settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit against a New Jersey school district. Diane and Seth… Read More

Legislation

Bullying notification bill clears Illinois Statehouse despite opposition from school associations

(The Center Square) – A bill that passed the Illinois Legislature requires school principals to report bullying to parents within 24 hours. Some opponents say that is not feasible. Read More

Culture, Public Education

Middle schoolers allegedly ‘bullied’ peers into participating in LGBT ‘Day of Silence’

(Daily Caller) – Students at Felix Festa Middle School in New York felt they were “bullied” into participating in an LGBTQ “Day of Silence,” according to an anonymous parent report… Read More

Public Education

Montana considers self-defense law against bullies in schools

The Montana Legislature advanced a bill that will give public school students the same rights to self-defense that Montana citizens enjoy outside of schools. HB 450, sponsored by… Read More