Bullying has been a contributing factor in child suicides, and continues to be a significant problem. Learn how teaching The Four-Way Test to children in a small Texas town has helped substantially reduce bullying and spark an 88 percent improvement in academic achievement within one school year. When shared in schools, The Four-Way Test can encourage kids to think before they act and lead them to be responsible, compassionate, and empathetic adults.

1. Teaching the Four
Way Test in Schools to
Decrease Bullying

2. 1. Is It The Truth
2. Is It Fair To All Concerned
3. Will It Build Goodwill and Belter
Friendships
4. Will It Be Beneficial To All Concerned3.

3. WHY
WHEN
WHO
WHAT
 HOW
EFFECTS
Moderator: Marsha Hunt
Westwood Village Rotary Club UCLA

4. According to the National
Education Association,
PACER Center, and
StopBullying.gov
Why – Bullying (And Other
Reasons)

5. 1 in 7 students in grades
K – 12 are either a bully
or have been a victim of
bullying.

6. An estimated 160,000 U.S.
children miss school every
day due to fear of attack or
intimidation by other
students.

7. 83% of girls and 79% of
boys report experiencing
harassment.

8. Six out of 10 teenagers say
they witness bullying in
school once a day.
6 out of 10

9. • 35% of kids have been
threatened online.
35%

10. 57% of boys and 43% of girls
reported being bullied because of
religious or cultural differences.

11. 64% of children who were
bullied did not report it.

12. Nearly 70% of
students think
schools respond
poorly to bullying.

13. One out of every 10 students
who drop out of school does so
because of repeated incidents
of bullying.

15. 2016 Rotary District 6670 Four
Way Test Speech Contest 1st Place
Winner Rachel Martin

17. When – Now
Our schools, our children
need the Four Way Test
and Ethics in General
Now- Right Now.

18. Hi Marsha, June 7, 2017
I am part of the prayer team here at
WPC. I read with interest about your 4-
way test as a way to combat bullying. My
grandson (2nd grade) was involved with
an incident the last week of school and I
would love to pass on useful resources to
my daughter and son-in-law.
I know you are very busy right now with
your travel plans. But after you return, if
you have a chance to email any
information about your presentation, I
would appreciate it. Thank you.
take care
~Janelle
--
Janelle Pearson
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Westwood Presbyterian Church

19. Who – You…Me…Us…Your
Club Members….Rotaractors
and Interactors

20. What – Actually Teaching
The Four Way Test
Dr. Carolyn Holloway, Sun
City Rotary Club, Sun City,
Texas.

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http://www.eafk.org
Check out the Website

23. Robert C. Smith, Sun Rise Rotary Club,
Georgetown, Texas.
Rotarian since 1980. Past International Chair.
Sponsor of Short-term Rotary Exchange
Students from 8 countries into Texas and seven
students overseas. Active proponent of student
daily recital of the 4 way test both domestically
and in Uganda

27. T
For Truth

28. How - Getting The Four
Way Test into Schools
Dottie Meade,
Rotary Club of Fairiborn, Ohio
Publishing Club of The Andy and
Elmer Apple Dumpling Adventure

30. Unfortunately we do not have a magic
wand…Getting into a school can vary
because of towns, districts and principal’s.

31. The 4 Way Test Empowers Children to be
Better people.
The 4 Way Test Gives them a Voice for
Good…
The 4 Way Test Teaches Ethics…
The 4 Way Test Helps Children Think about
Their Words
The 4 Way Test Helps Children Think about

32. “Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed people can
change the world. Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead

33. Take the Initiative…Step Out of Your
Comfort Zone…Get Other Members of Your
Club Involved…Do Your Research.
And Take the TEST to School!!!!!

34. {{
World peace means more than
ending wars. It also means
safety for everyone, including
society’s most vulnerable
members.