(Article by The Smith School's Stefanie Rosmarin)

Bullying in both private and public schools is at epidemic proportions. Recent surveys show that about 50% of teens are bullied in school, while the other 50% are bullies. Advances in cyber technology have worsened the problem, extending the reach of bullies and providing an anonymity that defies anti-bullying efforts. These efforts, however, can still be successful – especially when students find themselves in the right sort of school.