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Buena Park trustees hear student ambassadors describe anti-bullying “Take Action” project
Summary
District leaders and middle-school students on Jan. 13 outlined a student ambassador program that trains 20–25 students per school in leadership, public speaking and active listening and will send ambassadors into classrooms for anti-bullying dialogues in February.
The Buena Park School District governing board heard a presentation Jan. 13 on the district’s student ambassador program and its Take Action anti‑bullying project, which will send trained middle‑school ambassadors into classrooms for facilitated dialogues on Feb. 20 and Feb. 27.
District Superintendent Dr. Lee said the program “amplifie[s] student voice” and described retreats, weekly counselor meetings and community partnerships that develop leadership and communication skills among participating students. Madeline Morrison, the district’s director of student and community services, and Kate Strauss, district media and communications lead, presented program details and logistics.
The program selects 20 to 25 students at each middle school based on principal and counselor…
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