Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 24, 2016 - 1:47pm
On the edge of the Mojave Desert in California, educators, political leaders, and students join in a citywide Not In Our Town campaign as they face the dangers of bullying after teen suicides devastate two nearby towns. A local middle school counselor initiates this anti-bullying program for several districts with over 35,000 students where youth take the lead. This film features high school students mentoring younger students.
Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 24, 2016 - 1:14pm
The Fresno Unified Student Advisory Board brings the message of kindness through the sharing of stories. This video presents the idea that kindness must start with us, and it's the HUMAN element that makes the difference. In the face of bullying, start with kindness.
Submitted by dwendel on October 21, 2016 - 11:11pm
On National Coffee With a Cop day, police officers and the community members they serve came together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 21, 2016 - 4:53pm
The name of this student-made video is "Kudrat ke Sabh Bande" (All are created equal) - for a reason. This video presents who the Sikhs are, and how not only bullying in school affects them, but how hate crimes also cause lot of pain. The solution is simple - we are all created EQUAL.
Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 21, 2016 - 4:46pm
When the Kansas hate group known as the Westboro Baptist Church (Fred Phelps' family) announced they would picket Bay Area schools and Jewish institutions, students at Gunn High School decided they could not sit quietly.
Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 20, 2016 - 5:39pm
King Burue Changes the Rules is a children’s story by Natalija Tatjana Bajlo. The plot focuses around an adult dilemma but is told so simply through the keen interpretation of an 8 year-old child author and advocate. The book's theme is about diversity, and it goes a step further into a lesson about embracing who you are while accepting others in the same way. You can visit the King Burue Website here.
Submitted by Taryn Smith on October 19, 2016 - 9:24am
After freshman goalie Daniel Cui became the scapegoat for a losing season, the whole high school rallied to defend him. More than 100 students changed their profile pictures to a photo of Cui making a save and with newfound confidence, Cui returned the next season to play the game of his life and lead his team to a win.
