Pubdate: Sun, 23 Oct 2005
Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)
Copyright: 2005 The Mail Tribune
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NEW MATERIALS PROPOSED

The following are some of the new materials proposed for the Medford
School District's new health curriculum for grades seven through 12:

"Protecting Oneself and Others" is a high school program designed to
alert students to the health consequences of using tobacco, alcohol,
marijuana and other drugs. It promotes risk-assessment and
decision-making skills and gives kids opportunities to practice
resisting drugs. It's produced by Education Development Center, a
Pennsylvania nonprofit. On the Web, see http://main.edc.org.

"Making Proud Choices" is a program for eighth-graders designed to
provide them with knowledge, confidence and skills necessary to reduce
their risk of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and pregnancy by
abstaining from sex or using condoms if they choose to have sex. It's
published by ETR Associates, a nonprofit based in Scotts Valley,
Calif. See http://pub.etr.org.

"Safer Choices" is a high school program designed to prevent HIV,
other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. It's published by
ETR Associates.

"Current Health" is a monthly magazine for grades seven through 12
published by Weekly Reader Corp. It offers health news and information
about nutrition, fitness, personal health and the harmful effects of
drugs. It aligns with state health curriculum and National Health
Education standards. See http://www.weeklyreader.com/teens/current_health/.
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MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin