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Bullying Prevention PSA Emmy Nominated

January 24th

During national No Name Calling Week, it’s gratifying to learn that STARS PSA Campaign launched during last year’s No Name Calling Week has been honored with a Emmy nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Chapter. Partnering with the Nashville Film Institute (www.thenfi.com) and WTVF’s Lelan Statom, the campaign was honored for “excellence in announcements that effectively focus interest in and marshal support for worthy community [...]

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Celebrate NO NAME CALLING WEEK

January 23rd

An invaluable resource for parents, educators and students is the STOP BULLYING NOW website. Here is what they say about the warnings signs that a young person may be the victim of bullying: There are many warning signs that could indicate that someone is involved in bullying, either by bullying others or by being bullied. However, these warning signs may indicate other issues or problems, as well. If you are [...]

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Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer Certification Course

October 25th

Invitation to Apply! From Rodger Dinwiddie, STARS CEO, and Olweus State Coordinator Due Date extended to: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 The purpose of this invitation is to increase Tennessee’s capacity to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Funding is provided by the Tennessee Department of Education Office of School Safety and Learning Support Program. This is a competitive process as funds are limited. Scholarship Opportunity forms needed: Application TCC and Requirements 2012 , Certification requirement, TIMELINE AND Memorandum of [...]

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A Majority Of Students Detest Bullying And Don’t Know How To Help

January 23rd

It’s No Name Calling Week, Jan. 23-27, and STARS CEO Rodger Dinwiddie recently appeared on WSMV’s More at Midday to talk about negative speech contributing to a lack of civility in the way in which people and children treat one another. “There is no online or offline world any more,” Dinwiddie quotes a student at an international bullying prevention conference. “It’s all one world.” Take a look at [...]

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