Among the 20% of students who said they were bullied during the 2016 school year, 15% said they were bullied online or by text, according to the report by the National Center for Education Statistics.
While overall rates of bullying in schools across the country have not changed, a new federal report released Tuesday revealed that online bullying has increased among middle and high school students.
Furthermore, the report found that roughly 41% of students between the ages of 12-18 who reported being bullied thought the bullying would happen again. The report found that girls were more likely to be bullied and that 21% of girls who reported being bullied were singled out online or via text messages.
The parents of Gabbie Green, told ABC News that the bullying began on social media, though it eventually escalated to offline incidents as well.Shane Green, Gabbie's father, added that there was even"a picture with a gun to her head."
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Recession fears rise for middle-class familiesMiddle-class Americans are less optimistic about their financial standing than they were just six months ago, according to a new report.
Leer más »
30 Back-to-School Products You're Gonna Want to Snag For Your Middle Schooler ASAPParents, meet your checklist.
Leer más »
Oregon Bill to Require Schools to Teach Students about the Holocaust and Other GenocidesSigned into law by Gov. Kate Brown (OregonGovBrown) on Monday, a new bill in Oregon will require public schools to teach students about the Holocaust:
Leer más »
Vietnam War veteran, 78, receives high school diploma78-year-old Floyd Covey is finally a high school graduate, decades after serving in the Vietnam War. The Purple Heart recipient says he made his mom proud. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones has your Weekend Morning Boost.
Leer más »
Gay teen who stabbed classmate to death at Bronx school found guilty of manslaughterA gay teenager who stabbed a fellow student to death at his Bronx high school and seriously wounded another in what he said was an act of self defense was found guilty of all charges.
Leer más »
High blood pressure, high cholesterol early in life tied to heart problems later(Reuters Health) - People with high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol befor...
Leer más »