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Birchwood Elementary School Sings Their Anti Bullying New Hit On 'GNA – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:16:09 +0000

Now THIS is a great school. Actually, they’re ALL great schools to be honest. The Albany Area is chock full of them. I should know, I’ve probably visited all of them at least once.Birchwood Elementary in Niskayuna is especially near and dear to my heart because my son is a former student. He had a fantastic [...]

WGNA's Richie Phillips Honored With Community Service Award

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:39:39 +0000

Congratulations to a very deserving Richie Phillips for being honored with the 2013 Friend of the Academy for Character Education Award for his leadership in “furthering the character education initiative in the Capital Region!” The award is given on behalf of the Community Advisory Board and the Educator Leadership Board at the Academy for Character [...]

Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, 'Malibu Country' Go Purple For Spirit Day

Kevin Richards — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:32:59 +0000

October 19 is Spirit Day! A day to wear purple to make a stand against bullying and to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and the cast of ‘Malibu Country’ posted their purple picture to show support. If you’re not familiar with ‘Spirit Day,’ here’s the info [...]

How Do You Create A Positive Enviornment In On Your Job? Doctor Steve Birchak Will Tell You On October 1st [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:59:40 +0000

Are you stressed out at work. Are you fighting to survive on your job? Maybe you need some useful tips from a very funny but very knowledgeable guest speaker. Here’s the where, what and how The Academy For Character Education from the Sage Colleges is presenting a fantastic speaker on a great subject. I work [...]

Shocking, Disgusting Video Of Autistic Girl Getting Bullied At A Bus Stop [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:32:09 +0000

This year I've had the privilege of working with school kids and writing anti-bullying songs. After what we're seeing this year, I think I may need to write one song a day! You'll never believe this video. Ir sickens me to post it, but it needs to be shown.

A Song for Karen Klein, the Bullied School Bus Monitor [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:03:48 +0000

If you haven't heard this story by now, you are either living under a large rock or you haven't paid your cable bill. A school monitor from Greece, New York was brutally verbally accosted by children on the school bus she was assigned to. I wanted to offer her a little song to hopefully show our support here at WGNA's Sean and Richie Show

Van Corlaer Elementary School Sings Their Song About Bullies: Reading, Writing, Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:15:34 +0000

The anti- bullying crusade continues here at Townsquare Media. We are continuing to take the message to schools throughout the Capital Region through the “Reading, Writing, and Rhyming Tour”, and thanks in no small part to Hannaford Supermarkets for sponsoring the program. Here’s the latest song creation from the super-singers from Van Corlaer Elementary in [...]

How Would You Discipline This Kid?

Sean McMaster — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:12:21 +0000

Today on the show we read a story about a woman who got arrested for making her 10 year old son walk to school after he got kicked off the bus for bad behavior for the 5th time. We got talking about how it seems today the kids seem to be a little "soft", that we never would have gotten away with as much as they do.

Salem Elementary School Creates Anti-Bullying Parody Song With Richie [AUDIO] [GALLERY]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:40:33 +0000

I had quite the experience today . I might be smiling about this one for the next week! I spent the better part of the day in a town that was vaguely reminiscent of my hometown – Salem, NY! I actually had two very good reasons to go there! I was asked months ag by Mrs. [...]

Saddlewood Elementary Promises That "We Won't Bully You" [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:32 +0000

This class thought I was crazy. I asked Mrs. Nugent’s class at Saddlewood Elementary in Colonie if if they thought they could create and record an anti-bullying song in an hour or less. I got varied responses at first. But like every class I’ve ever worked with, they succeeded, and it was AWESOME These guys and [...]

Castleton Elementary School Takes A Stand Against Bullying [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:45:34 +0000

I’m proud to say that this year, the Readin’, Writin’ and Rhymin’ program has partnered with the Academy for Character Education at Russell Sage College, Rensselear County Executive Kathy Jimino’s office, and Mayor John McDonald of Cohoes to take a strong stand against a growing trend in America-BULLYING. Here’s the strategy. Hopefully, by writing fun [...]

Boght Elementary Checks "Yes" for Respect, "No" To Bullying! Reading, Writing, and Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:35:15 +0000

Do you know the old saying, “you had to be there to appreciate it”? This is one of those times. In fact, every experience I have in these classrooms has to be seen to be believed. I’m almost speechless when I talk about Mrs. Compton’s class at Boght Elementary School This amazing classroom of 3rd [...]

Glendaal Elementary School Produces Anti-Bullying Video

Richie Phillips — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:25 +0000

Here at Townsquare Media and the Academy for Character Education at Sage Colleges, we are committed to any anti-bullying message that we can share with you and your kids. And this is a great one. It was brought to my attention by the Academy, and it's amazingly well produced. It comes from Glendaal Elementary School:

Your Bully Story – Don't Laugh At Me

Kevin Richards — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:25:45 +0000

GNA presents the ’Be A Buddy-Not A Bully’ program. At some point in our lifetime, young or old, we will encounter a bully. What’s your story? While hosting the ‘Cryin’ Lovin’ or Leavin’ Show’ in the early 2000′s, I remember several phone calls from listeners who shared their bullying stories night after night. This song from Mark [...]

Shatekon Elementary Creates Catchy Anti Bullying Song – Readin', Writin' And Rhymin'

Richie Phillips — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:43:07 +0000

As you may or may not know, October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. And thru my connection with the Academy for Character Education at Russell Sage College we have been very active in trying to spread the word (thru song!) I think the little ditty that these kids created will stick in your head for a very long time!