Show 10: Bullying

IN-STUDIO GUESTS: Lebron McPhail, the Director of Education from the Mat-Su Borough School District, Janet Davis, a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Support teacher in middle schools and Victoria Blakeney, the SEL Curriculum Coordinator, both from the Anchorage School District join host, Shana Sheehy, to discuss the bullying situation in our local schools. What programs are currently in place and where is there room for improvement? They share what their respective districts are doing to create a kinder, more compassionate school climate, and we'll learn how Social and Emotional Learning curricula are playing an important part in alleviating the problem.
 
FEATURED STORIES:
 
- Counselor, author of Simplicity Parenting and anti-bullying approach developer, Kim John Payne, spoke with Sarah Gonzales about how families can best help their children cope with bullying by simplifying life at home. Listen to the interview here.
 
- The Chugiak High School Peer Mediation program is the only one of its kind in the Anchorage School District; Jessica Cochran reports on how teens are helping teens solve their misunderstandings with one another. Listen to the story here.
 
- Susan Harnasch, the Cyber Crimes Prevention Specialist with the Anchorage Police Department, shares her thoughts on and tips for preventing cyberbullying. View links to Internet Safety Resources here.
 
- Jessica Cochran brings us the second installment of the "Power of One" (Listen to the story here.) to highlight the musical mentoring of Mike Daquioag aka "Mr. D" who leads the Kodiak Island Drummers, an all-ages group of kids with awesome rhythm. Watch a video of K.I.D. in action here!