High-tech approach to end bullying
A Johnstown company says it has found a better way to help the nation’s schools battle bullying – with the click of a computer mouse, The Tribune-Democrat reports.
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Free service allows bully reporting by text
Students are getting a new weapon to fight back against bullies: their cell phones.
iPad app allows students to report bullying
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