Anaconda wrestles with sixth-grader's suicide, bullying in schools

DepEd to combat bullying in schools

THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday said it was committed to address the issue of bullying in schools and create a safe environment for learners. "DepEd remains committed to working with parents, teachers and communities to ensure learners feel safe and empowered in schools," it said in a statement. Incidents of bullying were hot topics in social media recently, including the death of one student after being stabbed by her classmate.…

Anaconda wrestles with sixth-grader's suicide, bullying in schools

Parents, counselors and other mental health professionals met Thursday night at Fred Moodry Intermediate in Anaconda to process a sixth-grader's suicide this week and to ponder what needs to change.

Something unexpected happened at Hajala village school.