Hartford Courant (Bloomfield, CT) February 28, 2012
"The board of education has adopted a tougher anti-bullying policy that extends off school grounds and requires school employees to respond quickly to allegations of bullying.
The new policy adheres to the state-mandated Safe School Climate Plan, which prohibits bullying during school-sponsored activities, off school grounds or over the Internet or through social networking.
The new policy requires school employees to report bullying incidents within one school day and submit a written report within three days." Read More
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
DePaolo Middle School hosts timely presentation about bullying
Record Journal (Southington, CT) February 28, 2012
"Eighth-graders at DePaolo Middle School participated in an informative and eye-opening anti-bullying assembly Tuesday morning that couldn’t have been more timely.
The presentation by Derek Hall, a representative of the Anti-Defamation League’s education institute, A World of Difference, made students aware of their actions and how negative behavior can be hurtful.
Students attended the program just one day after five students at Chardon High School in suburban Cleveland were shot. Three were killed and two were wounded. Early reports suggested the 17-year-old suspect, T.J. Lane, was an outcast with behavioral problems and could have been bullied." Read More
"Eighth-graders at DePaolo Middle School participated in an informative and eye-opening anti-bullying assembly Tuesday morning that couldn’t have been more timely.
The presentation by Derek Hall, a representative of the Anti-Defamation League’s education institute, A World of Difference, made students aware of their actions and how negative behavior can be hurtful.
Students attended the program just one day after five students at Chardon High School in suburban Cleveland were shot. Three were killed and two were wounded. Early reports suggested the 17-year-old suspect, T.J. Lane, was an outcast with behavioral problems and could have been bullied." Read More
Comedy offers insight into substance abuse
News Times (New Milford, CT) February 29, 2012
"Stand-up comedian John Morello of Boston morphs into a chronic marijuana smoker with a conscience, a loner high school girl bullied by girls who are members of a 'peace'' club, and a crusty grandfather who survived World War II and taps his emotional wounds to rescue his ecstasy-addicted grandson.
With irreverence that evoked a nearly constant flow of laughter, and a few gasps, Morello's one-man stage show, 'Dirt,'' at New Milford High School Monday night was a show-and-tell of the consequences of substance abuse." Read More
"Stand-up comedian John Morello of Boston morphs into a chronic marijuana smoker with a conscience, a loner high school girl bullied by girls who are members of a 'peace'' club, and a crusty grandfather who survived World War II and taps his emotional wounds to rescue his ecstasy-addicted grandson.
With irreverence that evoked a nearly constant flow of laughter, and a few gasps, Morello's one-man stage show, 'Dirt,'' at New Milford High School Monday night was a show-and-tell of the consequences of substance abuse." Read More
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Adults needed to mentor West Hartford students
West Hartford News (West Hartford, CT) February 27, 2012
"Most mentors don’t have special skills. They do have a willingness to listen. Mentors offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person.
West Hartford Public Schools currently has a need for mentors for the many students wait listed. There's a consistent demand for new mentors, and a greater need for male role models.
To help close the gap, the West Hartford Public Schools will hold a mentor training workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 in room 400 of the town hall.
Any business or community member who has an interest in being a positive role model in the life of a young person is encouraged to attend." Read More
"Most mentors don’t have special skills. They do have a willingness to listen. Mentors offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person.
West Hartford Public Schools currently has a need for mentors for the many students wait listed. There's a consistent demand for new mentors, and a greater need for male role models.
To help close the gap, the West Hartford Public Schools will hold a mentor training workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 in room 400 of the town hall.
Any business or community member who has an interest in being a positive role model in the life of a young person is encouraged to attend." Read More
NCC to host bullying symposium
Norwalk Plus (Norwalk, CT) February 28, 2012
"The Fairfield County Women’s Center at Norwalk Community College will present a two-day program titled 'Bully, Bullied, Bystander: Trends and New Directions' on March 5-6, 2012 in the NCC PepsiCo Theater (East campus building).
This event is designed to raise awareness of bullying and promote prevention. The program will uncover key elements of this destructive behavior and explore ways to challenge the status quo and make a difference.
Topics will include cyber-bullying, the Healthy Workplace Bill, bullying issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and Connecticut legal protections. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to all events." Read More
"The Fairfield County Women’s Center at Norwalk Community College will present a two-day program titled 'Bully, Bullied, Bystander: Trends and New Directions' on March 5-6, 2012 in the NCC PepsiCo Theater (East campus building).
This event is designed to raise awareness of bullying and promote prevention. The program will uncover key elements of this destructive behavior and explore ways to challenge the status quo and make a difference.
Topics will include cyber-bullying, the Healthy Workplace Bill, bullying issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and Connecticut legal protections. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to all events." Read More
Monday, February 27, 2012
School Officials Make Compelling Case To Call In Drug-Sniffing Dogs
Hartford Courant (Simsbury, CT) February 24, 2012
"Police dogs patrolling the hallways at a public high school is the opposite of what public education should be all about.
But letting substance abuse take over a high school is probably worse.
That hasn't happened in Simsbury, but a striking rise in drug activity — mostly marijuana — and juvenile arrests for drug-related offenses has led school officials here to join other high schools that have called in the dogs. From 2010 to 2011 there was a 27 percent increase in juvenile arrests for drug offenses, local police say. They also say use of dangerous synthetic pot, legal and known as K2, is on the rise." Read More
"Police dogs patrolling the hallways at a public high school is the opposite of what public education should be all about.
But letting substance abuse take over a high school is probably worse.
That hasn't happened in Simsbury, but a striking rise in drug activity — mostly marijuana — and juvenile arrests for drug-related offenses has led school officials here to join other high schools that have called in the dogs. From 2010 to 2011 there was a 27 percent increase in juvenile arrests for drug offenses, local police say. They also say use of dangerous synthetic pot, legal and known as K2, is on the rise." Read More
Show uses humor to tell drug use truths
News Times (New Milford, CT) February 24, 2012
"Drug abuse is no comedy, but laughter can often open the doors to awkward but necessary conversations about addiction.
That is why the Youth Agency's Substance Abuse Prevention Council is using grant money to pay for Boston comedian and actor John Morello to do his one-man show titled 'Dirt' from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the New Milford High School auditorium.
It is open to anyone in the community, particularly parents and high school students. Middle-schoolers are welcome, but parents must recognize the content is aimed at older youths, said Kevin Kwas, agency program manager." Read More
"Drug abuse is no comedy, but laughter can often open the doors to awkward but necessary conversations about addiction.
That is why the Youth Agency's Substance Abuse Prevention Council is using grant money to pay for Boston comedian and actor John Morello to do his one-man show titled 'Dirt' from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the New Milford High School auditorium.
It is open to anyone in the community, particularly parents and high school students. Middle-schoolers are welcome, but parents must recognize the content is aimed at older youths, said Kevin Kwas, agency program manager." Read More
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