New Year Pushes Violence Prevention for Teens
The article notes a six year drop in teen homicide arrests since 1993 and a 36 percent fall in juvenile violent-crime arrests since 1994 while acknowledging ongoing school violence concerns. It highlights a new national hotline 1 866 SAFE YOUTH and the Safe Youth website www safeyouth org to guide students and parents. The site urges teens to walk away from violence and act as positive role models while providing data on weapon carrying and safety perceptions in schools.
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Colorado
Columbine High
U.S. Justice Department
Safeyouth.org
White House
School safety ideas discussed and student input urged
Students discuss anti-violence efforts and safety measures with focus on effectiveness. Plans to brainstorm additional strategies and reflect on rights tradeoffs for safer schools. Teachers invited to sign up for a NIE math supplement to support the activity delivery. Contact 329 7238 or stephens ohio net co sponsor.
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Stephens
Ohio
Controversial Bush Cabinet Picks Stir Debate Across Wards
Analysts question the ethics and qualifications of President Bush nominees while critics warn of shifts in policy. Supporters argue the choices reflect priorities and experience. The discussion centers on potential economic and foreign policy impacts and the administration's direction.
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Fearainy Stanedard
Bush
Senator McCain's Pork Barrel Project List Questioned
A reader composes a letter to Senator McCain contesting ten listed pork barrel projects. The writer urges scrutiny of government spending and argues why certain items waste funds and should be cut.
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Peery
Keystone Middle School students win NIE contest prizes
Keystone Middle School sixth graders and teachers Cindy Herrs and Kim Sturgill won a Sabatos pizza luncheon and a presentation by Mall Assistant after entering the NIE "Design the Perfect Mail" contest. Mall Manager John Simoneau and Mall Assistant David Reed served 35 hungry students and handed out a special poster and Mall sweatshirts.
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Keystone
Cindy Herrs
Kim Sturgill
NIE
David Reed
John Simoneau
Keystone Middle School
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