Nation Mar 21 No charges to be filed in fight involving Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict By Associated Press
World Nov 08 Senior member of UK prime minister’s government resigns amid bullying allegations Gavin Williamson announced his resignation in letter posted Tuesday night on Twitter. That came four days after the Times of London published expletive-laden text messages Williamson sent to another member of Parliament. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Education Sep 20 Watch 8:03 Critics say new school policies in Florida ostracize LGBTQ students In Florida, school boards have implemented policies that critics say are ostracizing LGBTQ students. In some districts, teachers have removed certain books and rainbow flags from classrooms and others are obligated to report openly LGBTQ students to their parents. High… By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings
Arts Apr 17 Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying Amid mounting anger over allegations of bullying, Broadway and Hollywood producer Scott Rudin broke his silence Saturday, saying he is “profoundly sorry” and will step back from his theater work. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Education Feb 16 Watch 2:18 Student Reporting Labs on the experiences of LGBTQ youth For the last several weeks, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ “No Labels Attached” series has explored how stereotypes are impacting young people through race and culture and in sports. The latest installation looks at misconceptions about LGBTQ youth. By Student Reporting Labs
Feb 05 Trump’s State of the Union guests include freed drug offender, bullied student By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Guests invited to the State of the Union typically put a face on policies the president will promote in the nationally televised address. Continue reading
Aug 12 Bullying and suicide: What’s the connection? By Melissa Holt, The Conversation All 50 states have some kind of anti-bullying law, and schools are increasingly being called upon to implement bullying prevention programs. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 9:19 How schools are dealing with post-election fallout By PBS News Hour In the wake of the election, schools across the country are reporting heightened anxiety and disappointment, incidents of bullying, vandalism and harassment and even walkouts protesting the president-elect. Our student reporting labs have gathered a variety of reactions, and Hari… Continue watching
Oct 26 Fearing Election Day trouble, some U.S. schools cancel classes By Patrick Whittle and David Sharp, Associated Press The claims, threats and passions surrounding the presidential race have led communities around the U.S. to move polling places out of schools or cancel classes. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 7:54 Teaching ‘different is OK’ to combat Islamophobia in U.S. schools By PBS News Hour Continue watching