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The provincial government wants to hear from Manitoba students on how schools can prevent bullying. The province is supporting the implementation of a new provincewide, online survey, Tell Them From Me (TTFM), which will allow schools to hear directly from students about bullying and help them make schools safer for all students. 'We want to empower students to be a part of making their schools safe and respectful places for all students,' Education Minister Nancy said. 'This online survey gives students a voice and schools can learn directly from students what is working and where improvements are needed to improve safety. Making this new tool available is part of our government's anti-bullying action plan to make our schools safer, more tolerant environments where all students feel safe and can succeed.' The Tell Them From Me survey allows students in grades 4 to 12 to provide their input into school safety and school improvements anonymously. The information is gathered and then made available to the school's administration to ensure the school is offering the safest and most welcoming environment for its students. TTFM's bullying and school safety survey addresses prevalence of bullying; where and when it occurs; how students respond to it; measures that prevent it; students who feel excluded; sexual harassment at school; and feeling safe at school. The survey will be made available to 550 schools across the province beginning this fall. Schools will survey their students one to two times a year, creating a system for continuous feedback. _ Government of Manitoba
