From South Hadley, MA teen Phoebe Prince to Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi, bullying takes lives and Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 gets the enormity of this issue as they highlighted the STARS Move 2 Stand program October 4 at Freedom Middle School. (http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=13266799) The helplessness of the students facing this issue is very frustrating but the Move 2 Stand program seeks to equip our youth for this very real problem. Freedom school counselor Brenda … [Read more...]
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In Their Own Words
Thank you so much to your whole team. What a life-changing and inspiring day. I look forward to working with you again. Safe travels
Courtney Fergie
It opened my eyes to what is actually happening in our schools.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
It let me be me and I did not have to hide anything. I could stand and I have a voice.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
I was finally heard!
Student @ MOVE2STAND
I learn how people actually feel.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
Coming out of our comfort zone, interacting with other people. Loved it!
Student @ MOVE2STAND
I loved sharing my story and hearing other's stories. I enjoyed how personal you all made this.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
I let my guard down and realized how many people are just like me.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
EVERYONE CARED-NO MATTER WHAT!
Student @ MOVE2STAND
It's shown me a lot of what I need to do as a person.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
Bullying is very important. I now know how to help people better.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
Everyone came together like a family.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
When those people crossed the line with me, it made me feel less lonely.
Student @ MOVE2STAND
We hope to continue the message brought to our school by the MOVE2STAND program throughout our school and community indefinitely. We know that positive relationships between young people are essential for student success in all areas of life. We would strongly recommend this event for school systems looking to improve climate and build cohesive productive atmospheres. It was a great day for staff and students and created lasting impacts that will be remembered by some forever.
After working in the world of bullying prevention for the past eight years in California and now Ohio, MOVE2STAND was by far one of the best student trainings I have ever seen. One hundred fifty students in grades six through twelve from Vermilion Local Schools took part in this amazing one day leadership training. This training had such a profound impact that students have taken the MOVE2STAND momentum into their own hands and created welcoming, cross age mentoring and community relations committees.
Having our STARS Counselor is a great asset to our school and helps so much with the climate of the school and preventing behaviors. There are so many students that come to school with issues that they deal with outside of school but that affect their ability to do their best at school. As a School Counselor, my job has many parts and changes daily. I am not always available to see a child in crisis and I can't usually provide ongoing counseling to a student or group sessions. That is where our STARS Counselor comes in. She does individual and group therapy with students at no cost to them. It helps our students overcome their personal issues and be able to succeed at school. The programs for the student body or different grade levels that are offered as prevention against poor life choices are also very impactful to our students. The recent MOVE2STAND program was very beneficial and impactful and we were blessed to have been able to have that program at Beech High School.
Christy Hood School Counselor
Have you ever tried to describe something and the words "magnificent", "life-changing", and "incredible" just weren't good enough?
Then you know how I feel trying to put into words the emotions, the passion, and the realizations that occurred on January 13th at the MOVE2STAND event at Beech High School.
Jamie Greer Spanish Teacher
We have many students who have been diagnosed with autism and ADHD and the understanding that their classmates gained in this program continues to have ramifications. One such autistic 2nd grader has made great gains this year due to the acceptance of his classmates. This acceptance would not have happened without the assistance of Kids on the Block.
Janet Watkins School Counselor
KOB is doing great work to keep our children safe.
Dawn Crumpton School Librarian
The developmentally appropriate puppet shows find a delicate balance between fun loving and thought provoking messages that are appreciated by all members of the audience. Students anticipate seeing a new show every year, ranging from problem solving to diversity awareness.
Deborah Finch School Counselor
Upcoming Trainings
Trainer Certification Course: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – February 24-26, 2015
Tennessee school systems are offered the opportunity to recommend a school district employee(s) for a scholarship to the Trainer Certification Course: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Trainer … [More...]
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