Guidebook
Learning From Student Voice: Bullying Today
Overview
The findings of this report on bullying in U.S. schools is based on feedback from over 160,000 students across 27 states reveals a troubling increase in bullying, particularly in majority-white schools where students of color have experienced a steeper rise in incidents than their white peers. Middle school students report significantly higher rates of bullying than high school students, and students most often attribute bullying to their appearance, race, or perceived sexual orientation. The report offers resources and discussion questions to help educators and school leaders address bullying effectively.
Through our direct survey work with schools and districts, as well as through our Learning from Student Voice series, YouthTruth has analyzed and reported on the unique insights about students’ experiences with bullying. As we’ve articulated local and national findings and shared links to resources, educators have asked, “Based on this sobering data, what is my next action?”