“Bully”
With the Friday, March 30 limited release of the movie “Bully,” once again this difficult issue is being presented in an important national forum. We applaud the efforts to create a dialogue and show a sympathetic view of the pain affected students are experiencing. At the same time, as advocates of bullying prevention, we […]
A powerful response to the new documenatary BULLY.
This article reinforces what we have been talking about … The amazing importance of the film, and one of the big problems with the entire issue that is very complicated. By Emily Bazelon, from a recent article posted in Slate. What do you say about a documentary that could do some good—and also a lot of harm? That’s how […]
4th Annual CHAIR-ISH THE NIGHT with VINCE GILL & FRIENDS!!!!
Please join us on Friday, November 16th as we boldly blend two fantastic fundraising events into one!!! Vince Gill meets CHAIR-ISH THE KIDS! We couldn’t resist blending two great elements – fine art and incredible music. STARS and Kids on the Block are pleased to announce that you only need to save one date to […]
Our puppets debuted in Cannon County!!
Bullying Prevention PSA Regional Emmy Nominee
Dinwiddie Named President Of International Bullying Prevention Association
Rodger Dinwiddie, long-time chief executive officer of Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS), has been named president of the International Bullying Prevention Association. Dinwiddie has led STARS in their bullying prevention efforts which most recently earned a Regional Emmy nomination for a public service announcement campaign featuring NewsChannel 5’s Lelan Statom with area students […]
Hosting A Teen Party Safely – PANEL DISCUSSION at Brentwood High School
An overview of the risk, liability and safety tips for parents hosting a teen party will be provided in a panel discussion open to the community on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Brentwood High School, 5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood (37027) and co-hosted by Parent Supporting Students Taking A Right Stand (P.S. STARS) and the […]
Panther Pantry brings hope, food to many students – From the Portland Leader
Tiffany Ladd takes inventory of the Portland High School Panther Pantry. Donations are needed to keep the program going. (Submitted) By Cherie McGuire, Contributing Writer Published: Friday, February 24, 2012 12:08 AM CST The hallways at Portland High School are filled with students from all walks of life, but this difficult economy has brought to […]
Career Day For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Students
The 8th annual Career Day will be held tomorrow for 7th grade through high senior age deaf and hard of hearing students to help educate, motivate and encourage them to plan for their future. The event is being held Thursday, March 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the conference center of the Nashville […]
If it wasn’t for the help of STARS program, we would have lost all hope. A letter from the mother of a student who is deaf.
Katherine is the mother of 17 year old daughter who is deaf. Their family have been receiving services for 8 years. Katherine recently wrote this note to us at STARS for the service we have provided her family: This program has helped our family a lot. Before STARS came into our home, I was ready to […]
