"I don't like when something is wrong in a community and there isn't really a feasible solution. Cyberbullying is harder to manage than actual bullying. In this new age of technology, people are online more than they are offline, so it's like they experience [cyberbullying] more."
"Chavda created an acronym called BRIGHT that people could follow if they were being cyberbullied. BRIGHT stands for Block, Report, Ignore, Get an adult, Hotline, and Tech break."
"In 2025, Chavda's cyberbullying initiative helped her win the Illinois State Civics Bee, a competition that encourages students to learn about government and come up with solutions to issues that impact them."
Aisha Chavda, a seventh-grader, is addressing the issue of cyberbullying, which affects 58% of students. She created the BRIGHT acronym to provide strategies for those experiencing cyberbullying. BRIGHT stands for Block, Report, Ignore, Get an adult, Hotline, and Tech break. Chavda's initiative gained recognition, winning her the Illinois State Civics Bee in 2025. Her teacher, Kevin Smith, supports her efforts, emphasizing the importance of student-led solutions to community issues.
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