And some experts believe that safer schools help turn kids away from drug and alcohol abuse. Bob Buckalew has more. But he says that trend also appears to benefit prevention programs. Modzaleski says those programs are more effective when students feel safe on campus and have a positive learning environment. Good schools are safe schools.
Good schools have healthier students.
The report also praised the work of schools in San Antonio and Victoria Texas. They will receive grants this year under the safe schools-healthy students initiative to provide a broad range of services including alcohol and drug awareness programs. The initiative has already given over 200 million dollars to school districts across the country. This is Bob Buckalew reporting.