[Editor's note: The information below was issued in a press statement from the Stand 2011 Anti-Bullying Campaign.]
On Tuesday, Dec. 13 more than 4,000 middle and high school students and teachers from across Massachusetts will come together at Northeastern University in Boston for a one-day program to take a stand against all forms of bullying. STAND UP 2011 has been created to educate, motivate and empower young people to actively promote positive social change in their schools and communities.
The STAND UP 2011 program is being developed in partnership with renowned bullying prevention authorities to ensure the most effective messaging and call to action for the students and their educators. STAND UP 2011 will utilize a combination of educational information, entertainment and celebrities to motivate students to stand up to bullying in their communities and schools.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Student “Town Hall Meeting” - The program will present an “on-stage” discussion on the issue of bullying featuring a diverse group of students all impacted by some aspect of
bullying. The student audience will be encouraged to participate in the discussion. The discussion will be facilitated by renowned expert, Dr. Elizabeth Englander from the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and her team.
STAND UP 2011 Awards - Five special recognition awards will be given for innovative programs developed by schools/students dealing with bullying.
STAND UP Winning Schools:
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge, MA
Bridgewater Middle School
Bridgewater, MA
Robert Adams Middle School
Holliston, MA
Lynn English High School
Lynn, MA
Haverhill Public Schools VIP Team
Haverhill, MA
Exhibition Area of Innovative Programs - An area within the arena will be established for schools and students to
showcase their programs and initiatives that deal with bullying. Schools from throughout Massachusetts with unique and successful programs have been invited to share their programs with interested students and teachers.
For more information, visit the Stand Up 2011 website.
