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    <description>Get the latest news and information about bullying and cyberbullying from STOMP Out Bullying.</description>
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      <title>How to Make Friends at School and Find Your People</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/1717/8749/2385/find-your-people.jpg" /></p>Making friends at school can take time. Learn how clubs, activities, shared interests, and communities inside and outside school can help you find your people.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Deal With a School Bully Without Fighting Back</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/3117/8602/6798/is-your-child-being-bullied.jpg" /></p>Learn how to help your child deal with a school bully without fighting back, including what to say, when to involve the school, and how to create a safety plan.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AI Deepfake Bullying in Schools: What Parents Need to Know</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/6917/8413/7953/AI-DeepFake-Cyberbullying-In-Schools-blog.jpg" /></p>AI deepfake bullying in schools is a growing form of cyberbullying. Learn what parents should do if their child is targeted by fake images, AI-generated bullying, or deepfake cyberbullying.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AI Chatbots Are Becoming Your Child’s Best Friend: What Parents Need to Know</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/9517/8368/8243/How-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-AI.jpg" /></p>Kids and teens are turning to AI chatbots for homework, advice, friendship, and emotional support. Learn the benefits, risks, warning signs, and questions every parent should ask.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Juneteenth and the Stories We Choose to Remember</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/9217/8120/5403/Juneteenth-STOMPOutBullying.jpg" /></p>Learn about Juneteenth's significance, its importance in American history, and how it can inspire reflection and celebration of freedom, resilience, and community. Discover books, films, and stories to explore this year.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Stand Up to Bullying: Lessons from Culture Shock 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/2717/7817/9987/Meet-the-2026-Culture-Shock-Panel.jpg" /></p>Moderated by Jeannie Mai, the panel featured Logan Browning, Monique Coleman, and BooBoo Stewart, who shared personal stories about identity, belonging, and finding their voice. What made this conversation impactful was not just the stories, but the real, practical guidance students can use every day.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>April is Diversity Month! Celebrate a World of Differences.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/6316/8199/9366/Diversity_Unity.jpg" /></p>Diversity promotes inclusivity, understanding, and appreciation for different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. When we celebrate diversity, we recognize the value of each individual and acknowledge the contributions that people from different backgrounds can bring to our society.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/7117/7242/2413/womans-history-month-2026-thumbnail.jpg" /></p>March is a time to recognize the incredible achievements of women throughout history. Learn about this year's Women's History Month theme, 'Leading the Change', and meet the women who are redefining what it means to be a leader in sustainability and beyond]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How We Honor Black History Today Shapes Tomorrow</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/8117/7126/2563/the_country_kneels_in_2020.jpg" /></p>Honoring Black history is not confined to one month. It is a daily commitment to learning, listening, and leading with empathy. Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture. The theme of Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>In Honor of The Reverend Jesse Jackson 1941 - 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/8017/7133/8199/The-Reverend-Jessee-Jackson.jpg" /></p>Honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson on the occasion of his passing. Learn about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his leadership in the Rainbow Coalition, and his tireless advocacy for justice and equality.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Courage Has No Age: The Story of Ruby Bridges</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/8617/7073/4698/Ruby-Bridges-2001.jpg" /></p>In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals, while crowds shouted threats and hatred. She walked anyway. Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture. The theme of Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Black History Is Youth Protection</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/9617/7030/8420/BHM-2-Black-History-is-youth-protection.jpg" /></p>Racism, discrimination, and exclusion are all forms of bullying — and they have profound effects on young people’s mental health, especially on black youth. Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture. The theme of Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A Century of Black History Commemorations: Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/3417/7021/7627/BHM-2026-honoring-the-past.jpg" /></p>Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture. The theme of Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The National Day of Racial Healing 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/9817/6836/4186/National-Day-of-Racial-Healing-2026.jpg" /></p>Created and hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 2017, this special day is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action from the effects of racism to create a more just and unbiased world. Let’s Talk About It!
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating Safe Spaces for Our Youth: A GivingTuesday Campaign</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/8017/6234/7426/GivingTuesday-2025-Thumbnail.jpg" /></p>Support STOMP Out Bullying's mission to create safe spaces for youth on GivingTuesday. Learn about our initiatives that provide Wellness rooms, Helpchat Crisis Line, and National Block It Out Day.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>#BlueUP Landmark Challenge: World Day of Bullying Prevention 2025</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/3516/6558/6856/Pier_17_NYC_2022.jpg" /></p>Be part of the #BlueUP Landmark Challenge. Landmarks across the US and Canada will shine blue to raise awareness and help end bullying and cyberbullying.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wear Blue: Join World Day of Bullying Prevention</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/2017/5862/9136/Stand-Up-To-Bullying.jpg" /></p>Join us Oct 6 2025 for World Day of Bullying Prevention. Wear blue, raise awareness, and take a stand against bullying and cyberbullying.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>National Suicide Prevention Month 2025: Teen Support</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/5417/5734/8971/Suicide_Prevention_Month-2025.jpg" /></p>Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and prevention strategies for teen suicide during National Suicide Prevention Month 2025. Hope and help are here.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Suicide Prevention Should Never Be Defunded: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/8917/4717/2476/HelpChat-Crisis-Line-Needs-your-help.jpg" /></p>LGBTQ+ youth are at risk of losing access to the suicide prevention lifeline due to federal cuts. Our HelpChat Crisis Line supports ALL youth 13–24. We need 3,000 donors to step up now. Your support keeps our crisis lines open for vulnerable youth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Beyond Visibility: Uplifting Transgender Joy, Stories, and Action</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.stompoutbullying.org/application/files/9017/4295/1432/Transgender_Day_of_Visibility.png" /></p>Every year on March 31st, we observe International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)—a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, brilliance, and humanity of transgender and non-binary people around the world. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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