Maxine Womble, director of the Midwest Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities, discusses the importance of properly infusing drug prevention into the c urriculum. Excerpted from the video series Schools That Work: The Research Advantage, videoconference #6, Preparing Students for Drug-Free Lifestyles (North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 1992).
"Drug education should be fully integrated in the school curriculum, and should span kindergarten through grade twelve. The curriculum should provide developmentally appropriate concepts, skills and activities that are culturally appropriate messages and role models."
This Critical Issue was researched and written by Mary Kleusch, Education Consultant, Student Services, Prevention and Wellness Team, State of Wisconsin, Department of Public Instruction, in conjunction with Ann Freel, Program Assistant, Center for School and Community Development, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.
Date posted: 1996