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Social Issues

Bullying in schools through the eyes of teens

Bullying in schools through the eyes of teens

A Minnesota Public Radio News investigation looked at bullying in the state and what state law and school policies can do to prevent it. To paint an accurate picture of bullying, we wanted to also get the perspective of teens.

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To prevent bullying, what schools do often more important than policy

To prevent bullying, what schools do often more important than policy

Several experts, teachers and other school officials note that bullying policies are never as important as what actually happens in school. As part of a six-month MPR News investigation on bullying in Minnesota, we visited schools to learn what they are doing to address bullying.
by Tom Weber

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Breaking the law? One-third of districts don't include cyber-bullying in policies

Breaking the law? One-third of districts don't include cyber-bullying in policies

Today, a good deal of social interaction occurs over the Internet -- including bullying. That so-called "cyber-bullying" has schools across the nation struggling to figure out the best way to address it.
by Tom Weber

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Minnesota: Weak on Bullying

A six-month Minnesota Public Radio News investigation of bullying policies across the state found a patchwork of policies and that the state's policy is one of the shortest in the nation. MPR presents the first comprehensive look at school policies on bullying, cyber-bullying and what schools are doing to solve the growing bullying problem.

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'Rescued' food helps feed the hungry in Minn.

'Rescued' food helps feed the hungry in Minn.

In Minnesota alone, we throw out more than 715 million pounds of food each year. Hunger relief organizations are increasing their efforts to save the pportion of that food that's edible -- and get it to hungry Minnesotans.
by Julie Siple

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Part 2: Teens can be cruel

Part 2: Teens can be cruel

The most pervasive form of bullying is verbal and in-person, researchers say. But bullying can also be physical and include everything from someone punching another person repeatedly or blowing up a mailbox.
by Tom Weber

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