Bully Me Why?

By: Kiavonni Monger, Jennings Senior High (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Bully, why can’t you see the pain at home already makes me cry? I come to school to get away but you hurt me worse with the words you say. Following me up and down the halls, laughing at the names I’m being called. You … Continued

A Walk in Stangers’ Shoes

By Tiffany Watkins, Carnahan High School of the Future (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Express yourself because no one can do it better Don’t listen to the negativity just keep climbing the ladder Regardless of what happens be happy that you’re around To watch others cheer up that used to be down Stop telling yourself what you … Continued

Teachers and the Expressions Challenge

Teachers and the Walgreens Expressions Challenge   Walgreens Expressions Challenge is a peer-to-peer education program that its ultimate goal is to get teens to inspire their peers to make healthy decisions for a bright future. The program focuses on teens making an effort and helping others. We could not make any of this possible without the … Continued

Educators against Bullying

Educators Against Bullying Alongside with parents, teachers are one of the main resources students have to help prevent and stop bullying. Here are a couple ways how you as an educator, can be your student’s ally.   Be observant Keep an eye for any suspicious behavior. Such behavior might include pushing, name calling, teasing. Putting … Continued

Teen Suicide Prevention

Teen suicide prevention, tips for teachers and parents. The teen suicide rate has increased in the last couple years. It is important for both teachers and parents to get informed of the leading facts and causes of teen suicide, so such cases could be prevented.   The Facts There are twice as many deaths due … Continued

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