The start of the new school year will have a different vibe this year, especially since many students spent the majority of the second half of last year learning from home.

Some children may be excited to head back to in-person classes. Others, especially those who've been bullied and felt excluded prior to the pandemic, may have a deep feeling of dread. Those students who've been the bully, which is typically a cry for help, may have an even louder cry this school year stemming from COVID-related struggles and feelings at home.

Anti-bullying author Jodee Blanco, in partnership with the National Catholic Education Association, will be hosting a digital lesson called "The New Back to School Reality: A Masterclass on Bullying Prevention and Working with Parents."  

Registration for the class can be completed online. The cost is $50. 

The goal of the seminar is to help teachers and administrators make the transition back to school as easy as possible for the children, especially since they've already undergone an unprecedented change in routine stemming from the global pandemic. It also will guide them on how to work with parents.