Three CO Online Schools Take a Stand Against Bullying with Powerful Prevention Initiative
October 24 2023 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Collaborating with Rachel’s Challenge in
Support of Draw a Line Against Bullying Move-A-Thon
More than six million students nationwide reported being bullied
at school, and three Colorado online public schools, Destinations
Career Academy of Colorado, Pikes Peak Online School, and Colorado
Preparatory Academy, are taking a stand, in partnership with
Rachel’s Challenge, to Draw a Line Against Bullying with a
Move-A-Thon, through October 29, 2023.
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The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the challenges
children face in the wake of bullying and harassment both online
and in-person. Collectively, K12-powered schools will raise funds
to promote bullying’s harmful effects and shine a light on how
students, schools, and communities can work together to combat
bullying.
“Now, more than ever, this threat demands immediate attention
and collaborative effort between schools and parents nationwide,”
said Pikes Peak Online School and Colorado Preparatory Academy’s
Head of School, Nicole Tiley. “School leaders and parents are the
strongest allies for preventing bullying of all kinds and by
working together, we can send a powerful message that bullying of
any kind will not be tolerated.”
For many families, switching to an online learning environment
offered an immediate solution for their child to learn in a safe
and secure bullying-free environment. In fact, 44% of families
enrolled with K12-powered online schools said they enrolled because
of safety and/or mental health concerns their child faced at their
previous school.
“While we always aim to provide a safe and secure environment
for our students, these children are not immune to the world of
cyberbullying outside of our virtual schools,” said Teri Cady,
executive director of Destinations Career Academy of Colorado.
“Education is a shared responsibility, and both parents and schools
must educate themselves about the various social media platforms
and apps their students use. Understanding the digital landscape is
key to identifying potential dangers and responding
effectively.”
The resources and K12-powered programs used by these three
Colorado online public schools, teach students, parents, and staff
about the consequences of bullying, the importance of empathy and
respect online, and strategies for approaching and reporting
incidents.
The Move-A-Thon events will promote kindness through exercise
and fundraising efforts. The collaboration is designed to encourage
healthy conversations on bullying and cyberbullying and the
importance of safe learning environments. To learn more visit:
www.givesignup.org/k12moveathon.
About Colorado Preparatory Academy
Colorado Preparatory Academy (CPA) is an accredited, full-time
online public-school program of the Colorado Digital Board of
Cooperative Education Services that serves Colorado students
statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the
Colorado public school system, CPA is tuition-free, giving parents
and families the choice to access the curriculum provided by K12, a
Stride Company (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12
proprietary curriculum and online education programs. Stride offers
learners of all ages a more effective way to learn and build their
skills for the future. For more information about CPA, visit
cpa.k12.com.
About Pikes Peak Online School
Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS) is an accredited, full-time
online public-school program that serves Colorado students in
grades 9-12. As part of the Colorado public school system, PPOS is
tuition-free, and gives parents and families the choice to access
the curriculum provided by K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN), the
nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online
education programs. Stride offers learners of all ages a more
effective way to learn and build their skills for the future. For
more information about PPOS, visit ppos.k12.com
About Destinations Career Academy of Colorado
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA) is an
accredited, full-time public-school program of the Julesburg School
District that serves Colorado students in grades 4-12. As part of
the Colorado public school system, CODCA is tuition-free, and gives
parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided
by K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider
of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online education programs.
Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn
and build their skills for the future. For more information about
CODCA, visit codca.k12.com.
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