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Cho, Hyunsan; Hallfors, Denise Dion; Iritani, Bonita J.; Hartman, Shane – Evaluation Review, 2009
This study examines prevention practices and perceptions in U.S. schools since passage of federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, using survey data from state education agencies (SEA) and a population-based sample of school districts. Only one third of U.S. public school districts rely on evidence-based prevention curriculum in middle…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Federal Legislation, Prevention, Drug Use Testing
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Brendtro, Larry K.; Martin, Gordon A., Jr. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2006
This launches a new periodic feature in Reclaiming Children and Youth. "Justice Alerts" examines current laws and policies against the twofold standards of solid science and moral values. This inaugural article explores the legal issues and political rhetoric surrounding random drug testing in schools and describes how science is being…
Descriptors: Drug Use Testing, Middle School Students, High School Students, Juvenile Justice
Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2004
"What You Need to Know About Starting a Student Drug-Testing Program" is meant to Complement, and build on information provided in an earlier publication, "What You Need to Know about Drug Testing in Schools." This booklet assumes that you as a school, administrator, staff member, or parent involved in the decision have considered all the…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Needs Assessment, Drug Use Testing, Drug Abuse
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Russell, Brenda L.; Jennings, Brian; Classey, Sherry – Journal of Drug Education, 2005
The current research examined students' perceptions of random drug testing for students participating in after-school activities. Results found students were more likely to endorse drug testing at their school if they are already engaged in after-school activities and not currently using drugs and/or alcohol. While middle and high school students'…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Drug Use Testing, Middle School Students, High School Students