Tag Archives: non-violence

How can you be a positive force in ending bullying?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Lauren

By Lauren Kross, AmeriCorps Member Each week I teach at least four Take Ten classes in local schools.  In addition, I serve as the full time AmeriCorps member for the program and assist with several projects. Being a part of … Continue reading →

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How can youth influence bullying prevention?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lauren

By Rachael Foster, AmeriCorps Member and Blogger of the Week! In February, I attended the Memorial Community Plunge in South Bend. This event focused on the challenges and strategies of taking on the modern neighborhood bully. A victim used to … Continue reading →

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How is bullying connected to technology?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Anna Boarini, Take Ten Volunteer “Technology is an amazing when it works,” said my Mom. I agree with her, but I would add that technology is an amazing thing when it works and is used in a positive manner. … Continue reading →

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How has technology changed bullying?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Melissa Buddie, Take Ten Volunteer Technology has presented new challenges in combating bullying in school. Through cell phones and social media, a student can bully another from outside the classroom. This makes it hard for the victim to escape … Continue reading →

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How do students impact the classroom environment?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Lauren

By Carlos Leyva, Take Ten Volunteer and AmeriCorps member I love the atmosphere of excitement and yearning to learn in the classroom when I enter. The students bring an energy that helps us teach Take Ten effectively. The most rewarding … Continue reading →

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What is so rewarding about being a volunteer?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lauren

By Amy Porter, Take Ten volunteer and seminar student I find the most rewarding aspect of volunteering with Take Ten to be the gratitude you receive from some of the students. When you have a student who clearly appreciates the Take … Continue reading →

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Take Ten Presentation at AmeriCorps Mid-year Retreat

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lauren

By Lauren Kross, AmeriCorps Member On February 23, I provided AmeriCorps members at the mid-year retreat with an interactive presentation on conflict resolution and violence prevention. As adults, we tend to think about ways to eliminate violence or neglect the … Continue reading →

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Students can have a positive change on community

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Lauren

By Amy Porter, Take Ten Volunteer and Seminar Student If my students could only take one thing away from Take Ten, I would want it to be the realization that they have the power and ability to create a positive … Continue reading →

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Blogger of the week shares her thoughts on eliminating violence

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Lauren

By Amy Porter, Take Ten Volunteer, Seminar Student, and Blogger of the Week If I could eliminate one cause of violence it would definitely be the media. The media provides our society with violent television shows, movies, music and advertisements. … Continue reading →

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