imply trying to make it through the day. Unfortunately, this kind of “blind-eye” attitude is exactly what allows bullying to continue. If you want to stop bullying, you need to pay attention to how your students are treating each other and watch for students who seem to need help. Talk to other teachers and administrators, too, so that everyone is on the same page and knows where potential problems may come from.
Assert your authority. It’s one thing to watch for trouble, but another to actively step in and stop it. Most bullies are smart enough not to do their worst in front of authority figures but if you see bullying going on, it’s important that you keep it from happening and punish the bully. They need to know that what they’re doing is unacceptable and that you’re not going to let them get away with it. When the situation calls for it, bullies should be made to go through counseling to better manage their anger and other emotions.
Above all, the best way to put a stop to bullying is to let it be known that it won’t be tolerated and then follow those words up with actions that prove them. The only real way to stamp out bullying is with a concerted effort that changes the culture and gets everyone involved—teacher, parents, and students.