East Cobb Middle Anti-Bullying Campaign Challenges Students to “Be the Change”
Experts say there are all kinds of reasons children bully each other — from a lack of parental attention to just having friends who bully.
But can those factors be overcome in one day? A national program called Challenge Day says just maybe they can, if they’re willing to personally “Be the Change.”
For five years now, East Cobb Middle School has hosted Challenge Day. Students, teachers and parents agree–it’s changed the dynamic there.
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