https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/series/bullying-unchecked More than four in 10 middle school students reported being bullied in the latest state survey. And too often when they ask for help, many end up being ignored by school administrators in violation of a state law meant to protect them. GBH News is focusing on the problem and possible solutions as more parents and child advocates call for change.Have a bullying story? Reach out to investigations@wgbh.org. en-US Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-08/pressure-mounts-on-state-to-beef-up-responses-to-school-bullying Attorney General Andrea Campbell allies with parents who say the state needs to bolster its efforts to protect school children from bullying – especially after the federal government gutted civil rights protections for schoolchildren. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-08/pressure-mounts-on-state-to-beef-up-responses-to-school-bullying https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-04/let-jasons-story-not-be-in-vain-the-growing-push-to-toughen-ma-anti-bullying-law Despite a landmark 2010 law, bullying is pervasive across Massachusetts. Children of color are disproportionally affected and school districts are ignoring requests for help. Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-05-04/let-jasons-story-not-be-in-vain-the-growing-push-to-toughen-ma-anti-bullying-law https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2026-03-31/dozens-of-school-districts-failing-to-investigate-bullying-complaints-report-finds Report by Northeastern School of Law finds school districts, and state regulators, failing to follow requirements of 2010 state law meant to protect students. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:37:10 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2026-03-31/dozens-of-school-districts-failing-to-investigate-bullying-complaints-report-finds https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2025-12-04/advocates-sound-alarm-over-rollback-of-civil-rights-enforcement-at-schools ”Basically, the referee has left the field,“ said Maura Sullivan, CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit advocating for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2025-12-04/advocates-sound-alarm-over-rollback-of-civil-rights-enforcement-at-schools https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2025-08-12/brockton-youth-say-more-action-is-needed-to-address-school-bullying Students want the district to beef up teacher training and improve how staff respond allegations, including clearer standards for reporting. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:10:30 GMT https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2025-08-12/brockton-youth-say-more-action-is-needed-to-address-school-bullying