http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=878984
This article really hits close to home, as I attended Anoka-Hennepin school district for my entire life. I graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2006 and really feel a great loss for this family. Anoka-Hennepin was asked to clarify their anti bullying policy after a 15 year old boy from Andover hanged himself. He was gay and was bullied at school. Teachers in this district and probably many others, are confused about the rules and policies regarding gay and lesbian students. Julie Blaha, president of the district's teachers' union stated that teachers need "an effective, clear staff development program for all our staff will help clear up the confusion and give teachers the tools to not only respond to bullying, but create a positive school climate to help prevent bullying in the first place." I think that this is exactly what teachers in every district need! My heart goes out to this family and many others that are experiencing this same problem.
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