M-DCPS OFFERS CONNECT WITH KIDS PROGRAM TO ADDRESS RISK FACTORS


January 7, 2004


Miami-Dade County Public Schools is taking part in Connect With Kids, a life skills/character education program. Students from 30 elementary, middle and high schools are participating.

The program is sponsored by Wachovia Bank and WFOR Channel 4. Corresponding television specials are airing on WFOR. Topics include obesity, peer pressure, self-esteem and violence prevention.

"Character education plays an important role in helping our students become productive members of society," said Superintendent of Schools, Merrett R. Stierheim. "It helps them learn right from wrong and how to respond to the different choices posed by daily life in today's complex world."

The curriculum, which is correlated with Sunshine State Standards, will be implemented in late-January/early February.

For more information, contact Paula Swope, education specialist at the Division of Student/Career Services, at 305-995-1452.

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