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Bullying Concerns in Dover School District

By: Deedra Wilson
Updated: April 17, 2012
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"Nothing is being done about all the bullying and everything."

 Bullying is a real issue at the high school for some kids we spoke with, and it was an issue last year at the middle school.


"I come to school and I can't go one day without seeing someone being bullied through the halls."
Nathin McMinn, went to Dover Middle School last year.
He is now over at the high school.
He came forward to speak for those that have been silenced by bullies.


"How does that make you feel at school where you are supposed to be protected?"

"It doesn't make me feel too good, I don't feel safe or anything here."  


Another high school student says while he made some mistakes, and is now getting his GED, he dropped out of school because things were so bad.


"I did get behind, it was partially my fault yes.  But the teachers and administrators just stopped caring."
He says that includes caring about students picking on other children.


"I'm a bigger guy, and I didn't get bullied, but I had friends that got bullied and I had to stand up, so much, because I would go to a teacher and they wouldn't do anything."
Nathan said, "I want them to at least care and try to help." 


In Dover, Deedra Wilson KARK 4 news.

Comments

Actually-I think there is a federal law holding schools who ignore bullying liable...go to the schoolboard

Anonymous A. April 16, 2012 at 5:23 pm



Actually-I think there is a federal law holding schools who ignore bullying liable...go to the schoolboard

Anonymous A. April 16, 2012 at 5:23 pm



This is not just a Dover issue. We have argued, contacted the Department of Education and cried because of Pottsville School District since my grandson was in Elementary School! He is now in the 8th grade. Their original comment was that he needed to "man up". He was even excluded from a lunch that was given to honor a sports team because they other team members were bullying him so he was punished not the boys threatening him. We have friends in another state who's nephew committed suicide because of bullying. No one takes it seriously except the person being bullied and their family. We all need help to stop this since the schools are ignorant and think it is a weakness issue on the child's part! Please help make this an awareness and force the schools to do something constructive.

Chris C. April 15, 2012 at 11:27 am

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