In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, I argued for a limited definition of bullying. My argument is that “the word is being overused — expanding, accordion-like, to encompass both appalling ...

One of the biggest challenges for those who seek to end bullying among students has been defining exactly what “bullying” is. Even as efforts to address the behavior have moved to the front burner of ...

"I think bullying is hurting someone mentally or physically." — Lydia Jenson, 15, Stevens Point "I think bullying is anything that may affect a kid's or person's life. Anything that makes them feel ...

A bill aimed at establishing a statewide definition of bullying in Kentucky's public schools is headed to Gov. Matt Bevin after clearing the state General Assembly.The measure passed the House with no ...

Noting that October is Bullying Prevention Month, several editors have asked if I am willing to write an apropos column. I am and for two reasons feel eminently qualified to do so. My first ...

Bullying is an abuse of power that makes someone feel small. It can happen at school, on the playground and online. Sometimes it draws an audience of onlookers who may or may not stand up for the ...

The Caller-Times reviewed about 70 bullying reports from Corpus Christi high schools from over the course of three years.

I applaud Manchester School Superintendent Matt Geary’s efforts to address bullying by first accurately defining it [March 31, Connecticut, “School Meeting Focuses On Bullying”]. During the ...

The mother of a Champaign County 11-year-old who killed herself believes the definition of bullying should be expanded. Bethany Thompson, a Triad Middle School student who survived cancer, committed ...

Former Watchung Hills students petitioning Oxford English Dictionary to define %22upstander.%22 Oxford University Press representative said word is %22likely to be ...

In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, I argued for a limited definition of bullying. My argument is that “the word is being overused — expanding, accordion-like, to encompass both appalling ...