So instead of watching bullying take place or joining in with the bullying, these programs teach bystanders how to stand up and be supportive of the kids who are being victimized and to say 'You know we don't do that here, we don't engage in those behaviors.'" Professor Swearer advises parents and teachers to try to get children to talk to them about being bullied.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

"So instead of maybe doing a lecture on a scientific principle, we may learn a science song about it, or a rap or perform a dance that sort of uses our body to explain a scientific phenomenon.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

So you feel like you are a guest in a home instead of a visitor in a huge, impersonal museum.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

Instead,he tried to describe a situation so well that the reader would understand the emotion in it.

VOA: special.2010.04.09

So the troops and supplies were put on a fast civilian ship, instead of a slower warship.

VOA: special.2009.07.23

He plans to work to improve the legal system so that competing groups can settle their differences in court instead of the battlefield.

VOA: special.2009.01.28

So,they decided to launch the next flight, Gemini Seven,instead of waiting.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

So they solve problems more as teams instead of competing.

VOA: special.2011.01.18

So,instead of dancing, she sang a song called "Judy."

VOA: special.2010.07.04

So Ruth became an outfielder instead of a pitcher.

VOA: special.2011.03.27

So she performed as a concert artist instead.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

So she sailed for North Africa instead.

VOA: special.2009.05.17

So tests often use human blood instead.

VOA: special.2009.08.03

No 30-minute extra times are being played, so the tournament gives only two points for a shootout win instead of three.

VOA: standard.2009.07.25