Marin County Schools Work To Prevent Bullying

MARIN COUNTY, CA — October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The campaign aims to bring attention to the bullying problem and involve people nationwide in a conversation on how to create a world safe from bullying.

Preventing bullying is not just a priority in October for the Marin County Office of Education, it is an ongoing commitment. Each of the school district boards have policies related to bullying prevention as part of maintaining the safety of students.

"Marin's school staff are working diligently to promote an inclusive and accepting environment in our schools," Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke said.

"We have a number of programs that teach kids about the importance of positive relationships, maintaining an inclusive culture and digital citizenship. It is so important that all students consider school a safe and welcoming environment where they can be themselves without judgment."

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There are a variety of anti-bullying activities and events planned in October and throughout the year at Marin schools and the Marin County Office of Education. Here are a few:

On Oct. 15, the Marin County Office of Education hosted Beyond Differences, a workshop for educators focused on equity and social-emotional learning. Beyond Difference specifically focused on ending social isolation and bullying. The related program "Know Your Classmates" is an effort to accept people and be more inclusive.

On Oct. 29 and Nov. 13, the Marin County Office of Education is holding a "No Bully" workshop for parents and guardians on how to "bully-proof" children in the digital world.

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