<p>Didn’t the news report indicate that reportedly several other kids had transferred out of the school because of similar bullying by this clique? Apparently their activities were well known in the school community. I really wonder how likely it is that the administration had NO idea what was going on. Or were they just turning a blind eye because dealing with it–especially when it involved the football star in a blue collar town–was too difficult?</p>
<p>Our school system started anti-bullying programs in elementary school. I know that it doesn’t prevent it completely, but it does help.</p>