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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend October 23, 2005 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 www.weeklyreader.com/teens/current_health/ . Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Ztech Media Hosting Sports Equipment Student Loans tcg student loan consolidation Online Pharmacy online casino Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Rogue Valley Travel Reservationstogo Hotel Reservations Southern Oregon Loans Online Casino News Natto Kinase Nattokinase Casino Gambling Sites Budget Website Templates Investments & Loans Advertisement s