DARE tends not to be as effective for drug prevention. But it enables a child partnership with the police. |
I don't want it to be an excuse, but if you look across the board in any educational arena, it will take at least three years before there are significant changes. |
I've asked for an evaluation of all programs funded through the (federal Office of) Safe and Drug-Free Schools. I've also asked the staff to take a hard look at what are other options, especially those that have a strong scientific research base. |
There will be a savings. Now that we're through one year (of restructuring) we understand there are strengths in our schools. (We will look for) where are the needs and target those areas. |
We're looking at a fundamental change in just about everything we do in schools, from curriculum, to how we teach and how we assess and how we grade. |
You need to take a look at each program, and see what's special about it. I believe DARE is effective in creating positive relationships of students with police officers who they see as someone you can go to for help. |