middle school students

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As a middle school teacher, I have seen the benefits of a behavior and discipline program called PBIS (Positive Behavior and Incentives System). The program is based on modeling and expects all teachers, students, and administrators to show respect and compassion, while adhering to rules that govern all classrooms and the school. In my opinion, middle school students are at the greatest risk for bullying and being bullied. Because of their quest for independence AND acceptance, differences that are considered "not cool" leave students open to ridicule and bullying. As educators, I think we need to teach students that same-ness is boring and differences are what make the world interesting.