The Tennessee State Improvement Grant (SIG) supports children, including those with special needs, ages two to twenty-two, and their families in the development of pre-literacy and literacy skills to ensure academic achievement. SIG is administered through the Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education, and works with collaborating schools and preschools across Tennessee.

Bullying: What Is It, How it Effects Children, and What Can Be Done About It?

Bullying is a form of violence sometimes seen among children. It can be described as a situation in which one or more students (the bullies) single out a child (the victim) and engage in behaviors intended to harm that child. A child who bullies can dominate the victim because the bully possesses more power than the victim. Compared to the victim, for example, the bully might be physically stronger or more intelligent, have a larger circle of friends, or possess a higher social standing. Bullying can inflict physical harm, emotional distress, and/or social embarrassment or humiliation.

According to the Office of Juvenile Justice, bullying is frequently misunderstood by adults as an unavoidable part of growing up, and as a result, often occurs in the presence of adults who fail to do anything about it. The focus of this article is on bullying at school. [Click here to view complete article]