Let's try this

Ever wonder what bullying looks like throught the eyes of a student? Last month my assistant principal asked one of our 8th graders to create a couple of anti-bullying posters. No theme was suggested, or reference images given. He was told simply to create something that might help reduce bullying in our school.

I share the results to illustrate what was important to this young man. These stark images were brought forth from a dark place in his mind. The fact that each poster took only a single 46 minute class period speaks to the artist's talent while at the same time indicates that this particular subject is something too easily and vividally recalled.

We plan to make several of these posters to hang throughout our school. Despite all our efforts, I'm know many of our students continue to suffer similar things on a daily basis. Perhaps a student's perspective can bring about change.



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