This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing.
This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more about this and other TEI programs at http://www.teachingemapthyinstitute.org