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Education experts talked about the impact of the terrorist attacks of September, 11, 2001, on schools and children. Among the topics they addressed were emergency preparedness and planning, …

Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about education policy in the U.S. Topics included competitiveness, school disciplinary procedures, graduation rates, and drug and alcohol abuse.in his …

At the start of a health summit on the threat posed by the H1N1 swine flue virus, President Obama spoke via telephone to officials and those gathered for the summit. Following the opening, p…

As part of the national conference, speakers talked about the topic, “Celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration to Make Schools Safe, Healthy and Drug-Free: Reflecting on the Past and Looking Ah…

The session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the national anthem led by Girl Scout Troop 5462. U.S. Department of Education officials offered opening remarks on the top…

Lee Hamilton, former vice-chairman of the 9/11 Commission, gave a luncheon plenary address “What We Owe Our Children,” focusing on emergency preparedness in schools, at the Education Departm…

A plenary session on the final day of the Education Department’s 2005 National Conference on Safe and Drug-Free Schools focused on issues affecting underserved populations and future challen…

On the first day of a conference on safe and drug-free schools, Secretary Paige and others spoke about improving schools, focusing of safety and security issues. Among the issues they addres…

On the first day of a conference on safe and drug-free schools, Judge Byer spoke about the problem of truancy in schools, substance use by adolescents, and programs to better engage students…

The speakers described national programs and resources for students, teachers and communities to prevent school violence, as part of the No Child Left Behind conference. Mr. Modzeleski deliv…

On the second day of a conference titled “Safe and Drug-Free Schools,” participants talked about school response to a variety of crises like school shootings, terrorist attacks or disasters.…

Mr. Modzeleski talked about federal programs to assist states and local communities to reduce violence as well as drug use in elementary and secondary schools. He also responded to viewer ca…

National Drug Policy Direct General Barry McCaffrey and other national drug officials talked about new drug control initiatives that were announced by President Bill Clinton. General McCaffr…

Mayors and other local law enforcement officials heard from administration officials and others on drug abuse prevention and education. The panelists talked about how young people can be enc…

Guests examined the problem of school violence and how parents, teachers, administrators and communities as a whole can ensure that schools are a safe learning environment for students.

The National Conference of State Legislatures held meetings in Washington D.C. and convened a number of panels including this on Youth Violence. The Department of Education’s director of Dru…

The committee heard testimony on infants and children exposed to drugs through their mother’s bloodstream while still in the womb. Witnesses testified to the behavior and academic performanc…