Bullying continues to be a concern in schools. Students can be proactive partners in stopping bullying at school and after hours. Students are bullied every day. Bullying can happen anywhere, but it is prevalent in school environments. Bullying is often under-reported because children and young adults may be scared of the consequences of outing their bullies. In 2014, the Centers for Disease

Bullying victims may feel they’re in a helpless situation, but students can do their part to curtail bullying and report offenders. Here are some actions students can take, courtesy of StopBullying.org. • Treat others with respect. Students should stop and think before they do or say anything to another person that has the potential to be hurtful. Making it a point to be nicer to others

Bullying can happen to just about anyone in any school in any town in the country. It is important to realize that bullying can occur in person, online and even through devices. Rumor-spreading and verbal insults are forms of bullying. Students do not always report behaviors that are indicative of bullying, so bullying instances may be greater than data suggests. The Monique Burr Foundation

Testing is a significant component of students’ academic experience. Students of all ages take tests, and some may find test-taking a less enjoyable experience than others. Students who struggle when taking tests, even when they’re well-versed in the material, may be dealing with an issue known as test anxiety. The American Psychological Association defines test anxiety as tension and apprehensiveness