Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'bullying''
New Reports Looks at Connection between Bullying/Ostracism and Depression in Special Needs Students
It’s no secret that bullying in American schools is a mounting problem for all children. As special needs educators the link between bullying and exclusion and children who struggle with additional health conditions or learning disabilities [...]
ChildsWork News, April 13, 2012: Looking at the New Autism Diagnosis and the Movie Bully
As we head into the weekend, I have two interesting articles for you all to read through. The first, from Science Daily details a study done by Yale Child Study Center concerning the new autism diagnosis [...]
ChildsWork News, March 28, 2012: Music and Math, Autism and Bullying, Two Interesting Connections
This morning on CW, I want to take a look at two articles that crossed my desk and relate to some of the most popular categories on our blog: STEM education and autism. The first article [...]
Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District Revises “Anti-Gay” Bullying Policy Amid Slew of Teen Suicides
On the heels of the jury selection for the Tyler Clementi trial this week, one school district in suburban Minnesota has come under national scrutiny because of its policy on LGBT students and its connection to [...]
ChildsWork News, Feb. 3, 2012: Briefs and the SATs
I wanted to share a few short news briefs with you all this morning that touch on some important topics here at CW before moving on to another big scandal in the education world that tangentially [...]
Houston School Shooting Suspect Lists Bullying as Reason for Bringing a Gun to School
At his arraignment this past Wednesday, Houston-area 18-year old Warren Lewis claimed he was, “scared for my life and feared for my family’s life” when he brought a gun to North Forest High School on Tuesday. In [...]
ChildsWork News, Jan. 9, 2012 – Important thoughts on Early/Special Education and Obesity
This morning, I read three great articles that I wanted to share with you. The first is fantastic news from researchers about the benefits of Head Start in early education, and, more importantly, parent/child relationships. With [...]
Anti-Bullying Laws Called for in Maryland after a Special Needs Student Sues
The issue of bullying in schools is certainly a hot button for parents, students, and administrators alike. For people working within the special education sector, the impact of bullying on the most fragile students can be [...]
How One Principal Put An End To Bullying — The Story Of Three Little Girls
Once there were three little girls, Kathy, Lilly and Susan. They were all new to my school in the seventh grade and had come from different schools. But in eighth grade, when they were together, they [...]
The Classroom and the Social Network
Most of you probably know that two weeks ago a 14-year-old boy who lived outside of Buffalo, NY named Jamey Rodemeyer killed himself. In his final act, Jamey, an openly bisexual teen, joined a long list [...]
New Congressional Panel on Dyslexia Signals Important Change
• I can not stress enough being aware of the movement difficulty invol
Play “Therapy”: Kansas State Graduate Student’s Autism-Friendly Schoolyard
Glad play time is given its due.
Fiction & Life: New Study Shows that Losing Yourself in a Character Impacts Action, Beliefs
What you are saying here is important, and I can relate to it from my
Fiction & Life: New Study Shows that Losing Yourself in a Character Impacts Action, Beliefs
Thanks Susan! I totally agree. I have to say I was really excited when
Fiction & Life: New Study Shows that Losing Yourself in a Character Impacts Action, Beliefs
I love this blog! It's also very pertinent to career development and