Tribes: A Way to Improve School Climate and Reduce Bullying? (continued)

Parents, if you would like to see a more positive school climate with less bullying at your child’s school, let your school council representative know about the potential benefits of the Tribes program.

Wendy Ryan is a former teacher and M.Ed. (Counselling) graduate, currently working on a PhD in Education at the University of Ottawa. Her doctoral research explores the links between school climate and bullying. She can be contacted at: wendyryan.ottawa@gmail.com.

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