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April 9, 2007

Join Two Online Discussions on Student Drug Testing and Urban School Climate

As more schools move towards random student drug testing, school districts find themselves in an interesting dilemma. What should policies cover in drug testing students? How far can a school go to keep its students safe, yet protect their privacy? Find out to navigate through the quagmire by tuning into NSBA's online discussion on the legal implications of student drug testing. The discussion will take place during NSBA's Annual Conference, Sunday, April 15, at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. NSBA Staff Attorney Lisa Soronen will provide expert information and answer your questions. Plan to join the discussion during the live hour or post your questions now.

Another factor that is critical to the success of our students is school climate. In a recent groundbreaking study, “Where We Teach,” by NSBA’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (see previous BoardBuzz coverage here), teachers and administrators candidly expressed their perceptions on safety, expectations for student success, professional judgment, parent involvement, and bullying. Principal Investigator and CUBE Chair Dr. Brian K. Perkins will share why all schools need to pay attention to school climate and will discuss the study’s most important findings on Monday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. Plan to join the discussion during the live hour or post your questions now.

Posted April 9, 2007 3:01 PM | Health & Wellness | School Boards | Teachers

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