Focus grows on bullying in schools amid high profile incidents
The piece surveys rising attention to school bullying after violent events like Columbine. It quotes Linn-Mar Superintendent Katie Mulholland and Iowa City’s Marian Coleman on increased reporting, training, and policy efforts, plus debates over sexual orientation protections and practical tips for parents and students.
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How to Handle a Child Bully At School and Home
The piece outlines steps for parents and schools to curb bullying. It cites North West Junior High, Cedar Rapids families, and programs in Linn and Marion districts focusing on supervision, clear rules, nonphysical consequences, and teacher collaboration. It highlights observer intervention, open communication, and student groups like Pledge.
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Cyberbullying follows children home via online world
The Gazette reports cyberbullying blends school harassment with home life as students face online taunts through e mail texts chat rooms and blogs. Experts from Iowa State University and Grant Wood AEA stress anonymity and lasting harm with a 2003 04 i Safe survey noting high online bullying rates.
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Connecticut civil unions and Texas foster ban spark activist reactions
Connecticut approved a civil union bill with bipartisan support drawing praise from activists and predictions of political shifts. In contrast the Texas House passed a measure barring gays and lesbians from foster parenting, prompting warnings from national groups about potential foster‑child disruptions.
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