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Student Opinion: How Should Schools Address Bullying?

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Spark a disscussion about a current issue, bullying, in your classroom. This resource, published by The New York Times, provides a short article discussing a Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights passed into law in the state New Jersey followed by several open-ended questions perfect for starting an in-class discussion or having learners compose a written agrument. Do you think states should have legislation about bullying? Will it be effective? Hear what your class has to say!

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