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Friday, April 26, 2013

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Want to Hear Some Frank Talk on Bullying?

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Want to Hear Some Frank Talk on Bullying?:


Want to Hear Some Frank Talk on Bullying?

This just came on my radar so sorry for the late notice.

On Monday, the 29th, Town Hall is presenting Emily Bazelon of Slate (and author of Sticks and Stones) in a discussion with Dan Savage of The Stranger (and creator of the It Gets Better program) about "Defeating the Culture of Bullying."

I think it will be fascinating to listen in.   I do want to note that Dan can speak quite frankly so you are warned.  From Town Hall:
SticksandStones
Growing up has never been easy, but with the rise of the Internet and social media, bullying has taken on new, complex, and insidious forms, and suddenly childhood is exponentially more challenging—as parents, educators, and even elementary-age kids know all too well. Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon, a leading voice on the social and legal aspects of childhood drama and author of Sticks and Stones, returns to Town Hall after hosting 2012’s sold-out Political Gabfest to examine the ever-shifting landscape of kid-to-kid meanness and its sometimes-devastating consequences. In conversation with The Stranger editorial director Dan 



Youth Opportunities from Seattle.Gov

 Youth Commission
The City has extended the deadline for Youth Commission applications for the 2013-2014 school year until Friday, May 10th.  It's good experience (and would look good on a college resume). 

See http://seattle.gov/syc/apply.htm for more detailsand if you know anyone you think would be interested, please encourage them to apply!
Youth Engaged in Service
Applications are now available for the 2013 Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program, a volunteer program for Seattle based youth between the ages of 13 and 18.

Youth can obtain applications online at
www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/programs/teenjobs.htm, by calling Anuja Khandekar at 206-684-4575, or by emailing her at anjua.khandekar@seattle.gov.

The YES Program is a great way to gain job skills and work experience, become more involved in your