A new law will soon go into effect to crack down on bullying in Virginia schools. It will drastically change the timeline of how soon schools have to notify parents.
Data on bullying reported to the VADOE shows a sharp decline, but parents, teachers, and anti-bullying advocates told News 3 that the numbers don’t reflect the reality at schools statewide.
Morgan Robinson, 11, was traumatized and depressed after her mother says she was attacked by another student at school. But, after months of counseling and support from the community, she’s now thriving and sharing her story to help others.
During the meeting, Dr. John B. Gordon III, superintendent of Suffolk Public Schools, announced an anti-bullying campaign and alluded to the alleged attack involving Morgan Robinson.