Working as a Team to Create a Bully

Key points

Bullying remains a serious issue in schools.

Effective bullying prevention happens when everyone unites and understands their role.

Stakeholders include parents, teachers, and school counselors.

It’s that time of year again. Crisp mornings and earlier sunsets signal more than just the end of summer. They also mean back-to-school shopping, homework help, and the start of fall sports.

In many ways, school is like a team sport. You have players and supportive leaders who work together to create a culture of learning, growth, and success. But just like in sports, not every player follows the rules of good conduct. In fact, bullying , whether verbal, physical, relational, or cyber, can throw off the entire game.

Unfortunately, bullying remains a concern in schools. According