Gary Poster, with essential assists from Galyn Norwood, Phiroon Phihakendr, Jose Quijada, Pavandeep Kalra. That's what McNair Elementary in Hazelwood, Mo., attempts to do.
Victims fill out a form describing the incident to a teacher or counselor.
The issue is taken to peer mediation, and the offender is encouraged to sign an agreement not to bully. The younger children, for instance, are coached in how to walk confidently past older kids who are talking aggressively. The latter choice wins praise for the kids. Bullying is often performance art. The theater can't take place if there's no audience.