While Fountain Hills at least did not have to deal with any armed student killers, we know that both face-to-face and Facebook bullying have become a national problem.
In some cases bullying has led to suicides.
How are schools dealing with bullying? Apparently the School Board in Fountain Hills was not interested in hearing the testimony of Ms. Aister about bullying she had witnessed, and what was going on that day.
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Susan Ervin-Tripp
While Fountain Hills at least did not have to deal with any armed student killers, we know that both face-to-face and Facebook bullying have become a national problem.
In some cases bullying has led to suicides.
How are schools dealing with bullying? Apparently the School Board in Fountain Hills was not interested in hearing the testimony of Ms. Aister about bullying she had witnessed, and what was going on that day.
To say the least, to force early retirement without permitting the victim to testify seems very odd, and a violation of due process.
American schools are in crisis, and the loss of a teacher dealing with a major problem is a tragedy.
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