I hear the pain and despair from students, and know adults that still hurt from things people did or said in school.  I'm a teacher, and every teacher at every school can make a difference in a student's life by standing up to the bullies.  We have to say no to bullying EVERY TIME, EVERY DAY.  Kids who are bullied can't think about Math or Science.  We want students to THRIVE, not just survive one more day.

Marcie, 52, California

I know how it feels being bullied. And I want it to be over and i'm tired of everyone bullying me. Making fun of me, throwing my homework on the floor and calling me a freak. I been bullied for three years and i cant  take it anymore. I'm losing my focus. Nobody sits around me, doesnt even talk to me, and they talk behind my back. I want to make a change about this. One day I will just forget about the bullying moments.

Saramaya, 10, IL

No one was ever there for me and  people came along and pretending to be a friend but they only choose me as their target. I endured it all by myself just shutting myself off from the world until I developed a hatred for everyone. I started cutting, taking prescribed drugs,poisoning myself, jumping off my roof and hanging myself pretty much everything suicidal. I recently found someone an actual friend that cares and I feel i should just reach out and help others who have experienced bullying.

Rochelle, 14, Jamaica

Deliberately ignoring or leaving other students out is bullying. Teachers and Staff are just as respondsible for not being responsible for the protection of the children in their care during the school day .  As a child I was bullied and believe me you don't forget how it made you feel . Our Public Schools need to start Communicating and remembering the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ." dld

Concerned, 50, Nebraska