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January 25th Declared No Name-Calling Day

We are excited to share that Massachusetts has declared January 25 No Name-Calling Day. Governor Deval Patrick said,

"In my role as Governor and as a father of two daughters, I firmly believe that every child should come to school knowing that they are safe and free from bullying,%94 said Governor Patrick. %93No Name Calling Day will remind us of the type of vigilance we should exhibit every day to ensure our students are free from the dangers and distractions of bullying."

Kudos to Massachusettes! Are you participating in No Name-Calling Week? Let us know by registering your plans. Can't participate and want to support? You can donate to GLSEN.

No Name-Calling Week is endorsed by, among others:

National Association of Elementary School Principals

National Education Association

American School Counselor Association

Girl Scouts of the USA

National School Boards Association

Children's Defense Fund

To see the full list, visit our Partners page

No Name-Calling Week is made possible, in large part, by a generous grant from Cisco.