K12 Draws a Line Against Bullying, Period.
October 05 2023 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Online learning leader launches resource hub, webinar series,
and support for non-profit partner Rachel’s Challenge during
National Bullying Prevention Month.
Every year, nearly 6 million students in the U.S. report being
bullied at school, according to the National Center for Education
Statistics. In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month this
October and to help protect the mental health and well-being of
students throughout the year, K12 announced today the launch of a
new Bullying Prevention Resource Hub for students, parents, and
educators looking to take an active role in putting a stop to
bullying.
“No student should ever be worried about going to school or
logging into class because they’re afraid of being bullied,” said
Tony Bennett, President of Schools at K12. “We work every day to
help students change their future in an environment where they feel
safe and respected. We are excited to extend that commitment to
students everywhere through these new resources.”
K12’s new Bullying Prevention Resource Hub will provide tools on
bullying prevention, practices in kindness, and strategies for
protecting mental health. Content will also include videos,
quizzes, fact sheets, and more for students of all ages, resource
guides for teachers and parents, live and recorded web events, and
more.
K12 is also partnering with Rachel’s Challenge, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to creating positive school cultures through
acts of kindness. To support Rachel’s Challenge, K12 is hosting its
first-ever K12 Draw a Line Against Bullying Move-A-Thon event
throughout the month of October. The Move-A-Thon invites
individuals and groups to show their commitment to prevent bullying
through exercise and fundraising for Rachel’s Challenge’s
school-based programs.
“We are thrilled to be working with K12 to raise awareness of
ways to prevent bullying and to empower students and school
communities to lead with kindness,” said Kristi Krings, Chief
Executive Officer at Rachel’s Challenge.
Beginning October 4, K12 will also host a month-long Bullying
Prevention Webinar Series each Wednesday in October. Special
guests, including Ms. Krings, will join K12 leaders for
conversations about first-hand experiences with bullying, the risks
of cyberbullying, and ways to create safe learning
environments.
In a recent survey of parents whose students are enrolled in
K12-powered schools, 44% said they enrolled because of safety
and/or bullying-related concerns at a previous school. A leader in
online education for more than twenty years, K12 has transformed
teaching and learning by providing innovative, high-quality,
tech-enabled education solutions directly to students and
schools.
For more information, visit the K12 Bullying Prevention Resource
Hub at K12.com/Bullying.
About K12
K12 is a division of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), where we are
reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal,
and prepares learners for tomorrow. With an engaging curriculum,
supportive teachers, and a safe environment, K12 has transformed
millions of teaching and learning experiences by providing
innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions directly
to students and schools. K12 has delivered millions of courses over
the past two decades and serves learners in all 50 states and more
than 100 countries. More information can be found at K12.com.
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Emily Riordan Director, Corporate Communications Stride, Inc.
Press@K12.com
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