“When social problems such as racism, sexism and homophobia surface in our schools and classrooms, the steps toward change are bound to be complex and multi-faceted. Teachers, as part of the education team, hold one thread in a web of prevention strategies. All members of the school community need to play a part.”

“As teachers, individually and collectively, we can identify many opportunities to model and encourage positive behaviours and interactions that help create classrooms and a school environment where bullying is unable to take root and grow.”

“Effective outreach makes a difference in school-wide achievement. Schools that actively tackle challenges such as communicating with parents who cannot make it into the school, or who speak different languages, have better overall achievement.”

“When parents and caregivers participate in efforts to prevent bullying and promote equity and inclusion, it creates a ripple effect, amplifying the outcomes….Their endorsement of such values and attitudes, in theory and in practice fosters coherence in students’ lives by building a bridge between home and school.”