bullying

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An insidious bullying tactic is creeping into school cafeterias across the country: Kids are snapping and sharing photos of other students eating lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“It’s the subtle hidden bullying that’s the worst,” Kaplan Jørgensen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In June 2019, Ong got a new line manager and in June 2020, she emailed the-then vice chancellor complaining about Green's "ruthless and bullying behaviour".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Besides, if Mom knew about Tobias bullying you, the whole school would know about it too. Like, it would be all over the internet.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh