The Price of Silence

It is wrong to stay quiet when you see someone being bullied. It is hard to stand up to a bully - especially if the bully is one of the school leaders. Some people worry that if they speak up, they will be the next person to be the target of the bully. But, when one person speaks out against a bully, it empowers others to do the same thing.

How did you feel at first when everyone was circling around the victim and shouting? What was your reaction when the first student came forward? Have you ever been in a position where you got to stand up for someone else? How did it make you feel?

Waiting for Superman??

Waiting for Superman is a movie focusing on the problems affecting schools and students today. Do you think that you are learning in a positive environment? Do you believe that your teachers are truly trying to help you achieve your highest potential? Do you feel that your teachers care about you? If you were asked to offer advice on how schools could help children in a better way, what would you say?