The following past issues are available online. A brief description of the lead articles of each issue is provided. Click on an issue title to view the entire table of contents and to read articles from that issue.

Vol. 15 No.4 ONLINE:
Collaboration among schools, parents, and communities is one of the keys to student success and, ultimately, school safety, but like so many healthy habits it can be hard to maintain.
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Vol. 15 No.3 ONLINE:
Emergency response planning is not a new concept for schools. There always have been natural disasters, such as fires, flash floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes. What has been a new concept for some is the serious threat of attacks from extremists or suicidal individuals who wish to terrorize and kill innocent people. Learn More

Vol. 15 No.2 ONLINE:
Truancy is a serious concern that affects most school districts in the United States, and school personnel have long recognized that truancy is a major problem. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that 31 percent of teachers agreed that tardiness and cutting class interfered with their teaching. Learn More

Vol. 15 No. 1 ONLINE:
Despite the fact that schools remain one of the safest places for our children, recent tragic
school events, such as the shootings at Virginia Tech, Platte Canyon High School, and
the Amish schoolhouse have raised the level of anxiety about the safety of our students at
school. Learn More

Vol. 14 No. 4 ONLINE:
Cases of the seasonal influenza, a respiratory infection sometimes called “flu” that
is accompanied by fever and cough, typically peak between November and March
in the United States, though the season can last until May, and flu viruses circulate year
round.Learn More

Vol. 14 No. 3 ONLINE:
Research on drug abuse and addiction tells us that drug abuse is a preventable
behavior and drug addiction is a treatable brain disease.Learn More

Vol. 14 No. 2 ONLINE:
Mounting pressure on schools to improve academic performance has led many educators to focus on testing and accountability. Learn More

Vol. 14 No. 2 (.PDF):
Mounting pressure on schools to improve academic performance has led many educators to focus on testing and accountability. Learn More.

Vol. 14 No. 1 (.PDF):
Resources for helping children including, "Missing Children: Getting Home After Disaster Strikes."

Vol. 13 No. 3 (Spring 2005):
Series of articles on the sustainability of prevention programs and on indoor air quality.

Vol. 13 No. 2 (Winter 2004):
Series of articles on Physical Fitness and Health and Wellness.

Vol. 13 No. 1 (Fall 2004):
Series of articles on Emergency Preparedness.

Vol. 12 No. 4 (Summer 2004):
Special Issue on the importance of Character Education in schools.

Vol. 12 No. 3 (Spring 2004):
Explains what evidenced-based education is and how it can decrease safety and drug problems.

Vol. 12 No. 2 (Spring 2004):
Offers tips and advice on the grant application process, as well as a forecast of 2004 grant opportunities.

Vol. 12 No. 1 (Fall 2003):
Features lead articles on crisis planning and emergency response.

Vol. 11 No. 4 (Summer 2003):
Features lead articles on underage drinking and the role of schools in its prevention.

Vol. 11 No. 3 (Spring 2003):
Features lead articles on preventing bullying in schools and FAQs about bullying.

Vol. 11 No. 2 (Fall 2002):
Features articles on substance abuse and an interview with Judge Andell.

Vol. 11 No. 1 (Fall 2002):
Features lead articles on the two new Offices within ED.

Vol. 10, No. 5 (Summer 2002):
Special issue on the No Child Left Behind legislation.

Vol. 10, No. 4 (June 2002):
Features lead articles on girls and violence and boys and violence.

Vol. 10. No. 3 (January 2002):
Features lead articles on effective prevention programs and the connecton between prevention and academic achievement.

Vol. 10, No. 2 (August 2001):
Features lead articles on the U.S. Department of Education's SDFSP Expert Panel findings on exemplary and promising prevention programs.

Vol. 10. No. 1 (June 2001):
Features lead articles on Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiatives and the results of the 1999 National Household Survey.

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