 “I
didn’t even realize some of what I was saying until my teacher
started GET.A.VOICE in our class.”
- 3rd grade boy
“It
(GET.A.VOICE™) is helpful to all students because everyone
is called names at some point. This program allows for a sense of
unity among people who choose to stand up and make change.”
- 9th grade girl
“At
first, I didn’t want to take the pledge. But a lot of my friends
did. And one day on the playground, this kid was calling me a crybaby
and one girl in the group said, ‘Don’t treat her that
way!’ I felt so glad someone stood up for me.” -
4th grade girl
“I’m
realizing that it doesn’t feel so good to be on the other
side of the joke.” - 6th grade boy
“What
I notice most about GET.A.VOICE™ is that it has a lasting effect.
Kids who took the oath last year are still standing up and challenging
kids when they hear offensive language.”-
8th grade girl
“Me
and my friend said something to a bully because he was bothering
my friend who was younger. We said, “stop, you can’t
do that just because he’s younger!” He had nothing left
to say so he stopped.” -
6th grade boy
“Sixth
grade kids on the bus would say, “get out of here,”
“idiot, move!”, “get out of the seat,” “you’re
hogging it!”. But we kept saying, “knock it off, you
don’t own these seats. We can sit here!” It took about
a week, but now we sit there and they don’t say anything to
us anymore. Our bus driver is involved now, too.”
- 4th grade girl
“When
someone is bullying them, they have to find a voice inside. GAV
not only teaches people to watch what they’re saying but also
helps others stand up to each other. - 4th girl
“I
don’t feel alone anymore. - 6th grade girl
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