Bullying has become an all too harsh reality for many of America’s school children and one of the most pressing issues parents and educators face today. National PTA and Discovery Education are proud to stand alongside a nation of concerned families in pledging to take concrete steps toward change. In hopes of furthering the conversation, a series of town halls will launch beginning this spring to discuss bullying prevention and intervention as well as mental health assistance with students, parents, educators and other community members across the nation.

This set includes images from the first town hall meeting at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 9, 2013.