Well, here we go again. Schools in NJ are ordered through legislation to investigate alleged bullying 24/7. Why? So the government can say it’s addressed, I guess?? This law totally disempowers stakeholders, especially the students. Words are twisted; inaccurate information is disseminated through social networking. And because of confidentiality, we can’t even respond while we are libeled and slandered.
Most schools have always been proactive in their approach to bullying prevention. What we’ve found is that most complicated cases are perpetuated by the parents. This further disempowers the students. As an educator and a human being, I will continue to recognize and reward the kids doing the right thing in spite of some people but some kids’ social skills will be diminished because of the lack of understanding from the legislature.
Don’t misinterpret what I’m saying. Issues that involve students’ rights should and are addressed but when people have self-serving agendas, no one wins. When does a parent have to parent? Peace.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Don't Disempower
Dr. Frank Rudnesky is a Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame member and the author of Fired Up Leadership, Fired Up Teachership, and 50 Great Things Leaders Do: Let’s Get Fired Up along with numerous articles published in the areas of leadership and technology influence. He draws on his experience as an accomplished teacher, award-winning middle school principal, and transformational leader to deliver his captivating keynotes and presentations to hundreds of audiences. As you listen to Dr. R.’s style of storytelling and his unconventional journey in life, it will get you “Fired Up” to pursue your passion and empower others to find their passion. His engagement, enthusiasm, and positive energy are contagious.
In addition to teaching at the high school and university levels, Dr. Frank Rudnesky was the principal of Belhaven Middle School in Linwood, New Jersey that spanned over three decades. During that time, the school was recognized with numerous local, state, and national awards for leadership, technology influence, excellence in performance, and a positive culture. The school was often used as a visitation site for other educators from as far away as Japan.
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