February 23 is Pink Shirt Day and February is also Kindness Month. Both get lots of coverage at schools and in the media. The growing awareness of Pink Shirt Day has shone a spotlight on bullying.
But has it moved the needle in preventing bullying? Not for diverse learners and kids with disabilities. While these students are most likely to be bullied, Pink Shirt Day ignores their high bullying risk.
In 2021, a report by UNESDOC on violence and bullying in educational settings looked at the experience of children and young people with disabilities.
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