One-fifth of U.S. high school students report being bullied each year. We use internet search data for real-time tracking of bullying patterns as COVID-19 disrupted in-person schooling. We first show that, prepandemic, internet searches contain useful information about actual bullying behavior. We then show that searches for school bullying and…

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, as schools first started getting widespread access to the internet, many administrators saw the potential in this new technology, but also huge risks and liabilities. While billions were being spent on hardware and connectivity, the mainstream media was fueling parental fears with stories of online predators…

The explosion of technology available to schools--and specifically, the ways in which students can misuse technology--has caught many educators off guard. School leaders are now being asked to protect students against potential harmful material they may encounter in cyberspace. The issue of cyberbullying--using technology to harass, intimidate,…