Internet Threats of Violence Are Grounds for Student Discipline – Even if Off Campus

A Nevada high school student sent “instant messages” to his friends from his home computer that threatened mass shootings at his school.  School officials suspended the student based on the threat to school safety and the potential disruption of school activity.  Falling in line with other Federal circuits, the Ninth Circuit upheld the officials’ decision to discipline. ( Wynar v. Douglas County School District). read more: A diverse group of teens.Bullying stops us from being who we want to be, and prevents us from expressing ourselves freely, and might even make us feel unsafe. If you are bullied, say something! If you are bullying, it’s not cool! Parents comfort their daughter.Parents play a key role in preventing and responding to bullying. If you know or suspect that your child is involved in bullying, there are several resources that may help.  :