Two Washington Online Schools Unite Against Bullying: Empowering Prevention Efforts
October 20 2023 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Kicking Off October 21-29 Draw a Line Against
Bullying Move-A-Thon with Non-Profit, Rachel’s Challenge
Approximately six million students across the nation have
reported being bullied at school, and two Washington online public
schools, Insight School of Washington (ISWA) and Washington Virtual
Academies (WAVA), are standing up to bullying through a partnership
with Rachel’s Challenge, to Draw a Line Against Bullying with a
Move-A-Thon, October, 21-29, 2023.
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The K12-supported program aims to increase awareness of the
difficulties children encounter as a result of bullying, whether it
occurs online or in-person. Together, these schools have generated
resources to underscore the negative impact of bullying and
emphasize the collaborative efforts of students, schools, and
communities in countering this issue.
“At this critical juncture, it is imperative that we give this
issue our immediate focus and unite in a collaborative endeavor
involving schools and parents across the nation to be advocates
against bullying,” emphasized Susan Boyer, Executive Director of
Washington Virtual Academies. “The combined strength of school
leaders and parents is the most potent force in our fight against
all forms of bullying. Together, we can convey the message that any
type of bullying will be met with zero tolerance. Throughout the
Move-A-Thon WAVA will be hosting daily activities for getting
active and raising awareness within our school community. WAVA
students will join in activities like community movement day,
morning movement dance sessions and a virtual race in the K12
Zone,” added Boyer.
For many families enrolled with K12-powered schools, the switch
to an online learning environment offered an immediate resolve for
their child to learn in a safe and secure bullying-free
environment. In fact, 44% of families enrolled with K12-powered
online schools reported they did so because of safety and/or mental
health concerns their child faced at their previous school.
“While our primary goal is to provide a safe and nurturing
environment within our virtual schools, we must acknowledge that
our students are not shielded from the realm of cyberbullying
beyond our online classrooms,” Myron Hammond, the Executive
Director of Insight School of Washington explained. “Education is a
shared responsibility, requiring both parents and schools to
familiarize themselves with the various social media platforms and
apps their students engage with on a daily basis outside of school.
An understanding of the digital landscape is essential for
recognizing potential risks and responding effectively,” he added.
Insight School of Washington has set a goal of raising $2,000 on
behalf of Rachel’s Challenge. For more details, visit
https://www.givesignup.org/teamiswa.
These two Washington online public schools employ resources and
K12-supported programs to educate students, parents, and staff
about the repercussions of bullying, the significance of
cultivating empathy and respect in the online sphere, as well as
strategies for addressing and reporting incidents. Through the
Move-A-Thon, the initiative aims to promote kindness through
physical activity and fundraising endeavors. This collaboration
serves as a catalyst for meaningful dialogues about bullying and
cyberbullying, emphasizing the significance of fostering secure
learning environments. For additional information, visit:
www.givesignup.org/k12moveathon.
About Washington Virtual Academies
Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) is a full-time online
public-school program of the Omak School District serving
Washington students in grades K-12. As a public school, WAVA is
tuition-free and provides families the choice to access the
curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN).
Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn
and build skills for their future. For more information about WAVA,
visit http://wava.k12.com.
About Insight School of Washington
Insight School of Washington (ISWA) is a full-time online
public-school program of the Quillayute Valley School District
serving Washington students in grades K-12. As a public school,
ISWA is tuition-free and provides families the choice to access the
curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN).
Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn
and build skills for their future. For more information about ISWA,
visit https://insightwa.k12.com/
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