Stand4Change is an international event that has been put together by the local anti-bullying organization Defeat The Label. It's really simple and here's how YOU can participate and be a part of this epic day.
When is this happening?
At noon (EST) on May 4th join hundreds of thousands of people around the world and stand up in your classroom or business, turn to the person next to you, give them a compliment and take a stand against bullying.
Students and Educators can go online to Stand4Change.org and download a poster for the day or enroll your school to participate.
Who is participating?
In the state of Michigan, the Senate passed a bill making May 4th an official day and the National Educational Association has helped to take this international, this means that 170 countries and 30 million teachers are encourged to participate. Defeat The Label themseleves have signed up more then 500,000 students online to participate from the United States and around the world and we really really want YOU to join us in the movement on this day.
The following educational organization are involve with it and actively promotiong Stand4Change on May 4th cause:
Fat, stupid, low-class and ugly. At some point in life, we have all experienced the emotional pain caused from social labeling. These labels create an imbalance of power and control within our schools, workplaces and communities- most often leading to bullying and the bystander effect. Defeat the Label