International survey of the knowledge and perceptions of educators on
bullying and bullying prevention. Includes various size schools ranging
from elementary through high school.
Educators indicated that training is necessary to help prepare them to
understand and reduce bullying in our schools today.
25% felt that cyber-bullying was a problem
64% agreed that bullying negatively impacts academic achievement
70% wanted more professional development
88% agreed that they play a large role in prevention
92% agreed that bullying is linked to school violence
93% believed that training on bullying prevention should be provided to
pre-service teachers
--Kevorkian, M. M., et. al. (In process). Knowledge and perceptions of
educators on bullying and bullying prevention.