Tulsa Public Schools Keeps Kids Safe With TIPS Reporting Software
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PRESS RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2011
What: Tulsa Public Schools keeps kids safe with TIPS reporting software
When: Monday, Dec. 19, 2011
Where: Tulsa Public Schools
Contact: Chris Payne at 918-746-6898 or paynech@tulsaschools.org
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa Public Schools, as an outgrowth of its anti-bullying efforts, is launching a new online tool that will encourage students, teachers, staff and others in the Tulsa community to confidentially report bullying or other potentially harmful incidents.
The district plans to go “live” with TIPS (Threat Assessment, Incident Management and Prevention Services) in January 2012, with a link from the TPS website at www.tulsaschools.org. In addition to bullying and cyber-bullying, TIPS also allows for the anonymous reporting of weapons possession, drug/alcohol use, harassment or intimidation, school vandalism, physical assault, threats of violence, suicide risk, abuse or neglect and other incidents.
TIPS, a system developed by Awareity, was purchased with a nearly $22,000 grant provided by a private donor group.
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Tags: Anti Bullying, anti bullying tool, bullying, Cyber Bullying10 Reasons Older Siblings Can Be Terrible Sitters
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It seems only natural for older siblings to be given the position of built-in babysitter. After all, they know the family rules and expectations better than any hired babysitter would. However, even though this may seem the ideal situation, it might not necessarily be the best choice. Here are ten things to take into consideration before bestowing that mantle of responsibility upon the eldest child:
Power – Power struggles can develop, especially when siblings are relatively close in age. There is a saying, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely.” Older siblings may abuse their sense of power over their younger ones, which in turn can result in rebellion on the younger siblings’ part and a general breakdown of order.
Following House Rules – Ideally, house rules will be followed while parents are absent, however, there [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: babysitter, fighting siblings, Sibling rivalry
