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The WE WILL Generation

The WE WILL Generation. The Issue. Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each year in the U.S.

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The WE WILL Generation

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  1. The WE WILL Generation

  2. The Issue Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each year in the U.S. That's more than 13 million students being bullied every year. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center receives hundreds of messages every year from all over the world describing the pain endured and the damage done by bullying. The question always is..."What can I do?"

  3. The Inspiration . Almost 60% of bullying situations end when a peer intervenes Today’s students, like no other generation before them, have the opportunity to address bullying and change the culture within their schools, communities, and online.

  4. The Solution The We Will Generation Curriculum A student-to-student program designed for student leaders to engage, educate and inspire other students to address bullying in their school.

  5. Why Students? “We will be the generation that says: this is our issue and we will be the solution.” Students Own the Issue Students know better than anyone what bullying looks and feels like. • What Students Bring • Intrinsic understanding of social environments • Social leverage with peers • Ownership of communities • What the Curriculum Provides • Support • Inspiration • Education

  6. Goals • Broaden and refine students' understanding of bullying • Provide a framework for students to internalize the right to individuality and an understanding of differences • Create an environment in which students feel educated, inspired, and supported to take action to build an inclusive culture • Help all students recognize and develop positive strategies to respond to bullying situations

  7. Messages • Respect differences • Unite • Take Action

  8. The WE WILL Generation Pledge We will be the generation to: • Own the issue and be the solution (DEFINITION) • Make sure very individual knows that they matter (INDIVIDUALITY) • Reach out to peers and let them know that they aren't alone (BEING THERE) • Establish a supportive community that unites in action (BUILD THEM UP) • Change the negativity that has impacted so many for so long (TURN A 180)

  9. Lesson Topics • Lesson One: Definition • Lesson Two: Individuality • Lesson Three: Being There • Lesson Four: Build Them Up • Lesson Five: Turn a 180 • Capstone

  10. Lesson Structure • Handout – a creative worksheet or informational handout to guide learning • Video - A short, student-created video along with discussion questions developed by the creator of the video • Activity – an engaging activity to solidify learning

  11. Process • Appoint an adult advisor • Recruit a group of 5-8 student leaders • Train the presenters • Coordinate with younger classrooms • Present the curriculum

  12. Thank You! Thank you for your time and I hope you will consider implementing The WE WILL Generation Curriculum at our school.

  13. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth, including: • PACER.org/Bullying: This is the portal page for parents and educators to access bullying resources, which include educational toolkits, awareness toolkits, contest ideas, promotional products and more. • PACERTeensAgainstBullying: Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause. • PACERKidsAgainstBullying: A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.

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