Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 5/5.4.2

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I really enjoyed reading this article! I thought the author really covered the topic well and provided so much useful information. I completely agree that in order to decrease/ prevent violence and bullying in schools, everyone must be involved. The role of the school is huge, in my opinion, in helping keep children safe; however, parents, students, teachers and administrators all need to be involved in order to keep a secure environment. Educating teachers and students about the dangers of bullying and the consequences that will come with it should become more of a priority. I believe that if students know that they have people and services to help them deal with emotional/ social issues, much of the violence could be avoided. Being aware of suspicious behavior is also key in keeping students safe. I think this article did a great job in covering all these aspects and highlighted the importance of so many points! Khedl002 (talk) 00:12, 16 July 2009 (UTC)khedl002

This is a wonderful article that addresses a very important issue in today's schools. The author provided excellent suggestions on how teachers, administrators, students, and parents can come together to decrease bullying and school violence. Many students are too scared to speak out and teachers are often ill-equipped or unsure how to handle these situations. What we do know is that bullying can lead to other violent behavior. As educators we cannot ignore a student who feels that they are unsafe and being harassed by another. It is imperitive that schools build an environnment where students feel safe and can confide in adults when they feel threatened. School, community, and parental involvement can reduce school violence, as well as provide support through increased communication. One must acknowledge the issue before finding a solution. Acrow005 (talk) 22:27, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

I think the author did a really good job gathering the data and information to cover the topic. As a whole students, parents, community and school administrators should work together to prevent bullying and violence in our schools. I think that self discipline and good social skills start at home. What starts disruptive behavior is how these children are cared for, interact with and exposed to at home. Whatever it is that they are learning that is not acceptable, is hightened when they are in a controlled environment such as school. I think that adminsitrators sometimes need to follow with is best for the students when it comes to these matters and disregard what goals it should neet for the goverment. I think that student discipline is more important that scores. Bpenn005 (talk) 17:58, 18 July 2009 (UTC)