Parents for Public Schools, a national nonprofit organization (www.parents4publicschools.org), is urging parents and supporters across the country to "Speak Up for Public Schools!" Online school has gone from being about learning and education into doing whatever you can to pass. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. This racial injustice did not start on May 25th. Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. This goes further back to the beginning of our country. This data is available for all petitions on the site. He was not murdered for being a drug dealer. Now, we are asking all school board members and administrators to use their power and speak up for what’s right. Sign the petition We, the parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, carers and all concerned for the welfare of our children, call on the government to reopen schools without delay and without disproportionate social distancing measures. Do you want to make a change? Have you ever watched your Child or children get to such a broken shell of their once confident self? And no child in the world should be denied it. The only name It's easy to share with your… You can find out more here: You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to tackle bullying in schools. by country as well as in the constituency of each Member of Parliament. Dear Emmanuel bassey, Thanks for signing the #UpForSchool petition to get every child in to school. Education gives freedom, and a better future. Can you help us make the petition a success by asking your friends to sign too? At 10,000 signatures, government will respond to this petition, At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament. We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards. Speak up for your child. Social media is raged with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, raising awareness, action, and petitions. The data shows the number of people who have signed the petition The change starts when members of the community speak up. It is not a All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated. Mental health is a big deal, this could potentially save lives of children who need to be heard. People all over the country are using their First Amendment right to speak up. We first noticed this when one of us witnessed a girl get sent down to the main office by a teacher to ask the secretary's opinion on the length of her shorts. that is shared on the site is that of the petition creator. Schools must create the right environment for CYP to speak up. You can sign this petition expressing your support for strong public education - telling our leaders at the state, local and federal level that education should be their top priority, and that we need greater investment and attention to … He was not killed for being a serial killer. The Dorset Mental Health Alliance recently discussed many issues during its Children and Young People’s (CYP) Mental Health event on May 30th. Within the past few days, our country has been engulfed in protests and riots against police brutality, fighting for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Enough is enough. ... start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do to tackle bullying in schools. list of people who have signed the petition. Find out more about cookies. that is shared on the site is that of the petition creator. This petition starter stood up and took action. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He repeated, "I can't breathe." That’s why I started a petition to urgently call on the government not to abandon children by taking away lunches next week during half-term. Schools must create the right environment for CYP to speak up, Ofsted must make dealing with bullying a mandatory part of inspection. We must band together and show our support. We use cookies to make this service simpler. The data shows the number of people who have signed the petition The only name This data is available for all petitions on the site. This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government, View other petitions from this government, As a Parent or Carer of a child has or have your child or children been bullied? Date submitted 30 May 2018 Get petition … This innocent man was killed over a $20 "forgery" bill that turned out to be real. We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards. For approximately nine minutes, the police officer's knee obstructed Floyd from breathing. For hundreds of years, Black people have been oppressed. Whether it is providing resources and petitions for students, or even showing your support for the Black Lives Matter movement, you have the power and influence to speak up. Every school has a population of African Americans who deserve equal rights. The Government should require all schools to offer regular counselling to all students, working together with social services and NHS mental health support teams, to give students a chance to speak up and be heard! No. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated. Silence does not fix the injustice. Schools are able to reach more than just the students and staff members; they have the ability to move communities. What the Petitions Committee is doing Petition Require all schools to offer regular counselling to students The Government should require all schools to offer regular counselling to all students, working together with social services and NHS mental health support teams, to … He repeated, "I can't breathe." Some children will not ask for help unless given a chance. We're not sure exactly what you mean by "Make schools be places of education FREE of harassment and bullying BY LAW?". For approximately nine minutes, the police officer's knee obstructed Floyd from breathing. Will you do the same? It is not a This petition was started by three girls Maya, Alessia, and Michelle when we started to find the dress code at our school a little over the top. By law, all state (not private) schools must have a behaviour policy in place that includes measures to prevent all forms of bullying among pupils. list of people who have signed the petition. It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do. Our country was founded on unjust racial prejudices against People of Color, especially African Americans. Have you watched your child cry because of actions of others? Now is not the time to be silent. Time to vote. High School Students started this petition to School Administrators and On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Offering regular counselling could help schools spot the signs of abuse and neglect at home and give children a chance to speak up when potentially told not to by bullies or people at home. Those were his last words. by country as well as in the constituency of each Member of Parliament. One of the issues discussed was bullying where over 90% of those asked had been a victim of bullying before the age of 18 and never received appropriate support. 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