Woodland Middle School received a $2,000 grant from Cablevision for its role in encouraging students to go online and sign the Power to Learn “Delete Cyberbullying” pledge. The pledge drive was part of a year-long program which featured a series of activities to raise awareness among students and parents about the risks associated with online bullying. Power to Learn is Cablevision’s nationally recognized education initiative and is dedicated to integrating technology into the classroom.
The check was presented to Principal James Lethbridge and Assistant Principal Patricia Graham by Cablevision’s Power to Learn Manager of School Relations Martha Turner. Mr. Lethbridge and Ms. Graham gratefully accepted on behalf of the school.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray was in attendance and praised the students for their commitment to take a stand against cyberbullying. She spoke about the potential consequences of online bullying and said, “Students today are coming of age in a technological world and need to be taught that cyberbullying can have serious, lasting repercussions.”
Congratulations to the Woodland students for taking part in this important project!
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