On the Web

Studies show that 1 in 5 youth using the Internet receive an online sexual solicitation in a one-year period, and 29 percent of children will give out their home address if asked. The Internet Keep Safe Coalition group teaches rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school. The iKeepSafe.org Web site uses an animated mascot named Faux Paw the Techno Cat to teach children the importance of protecting personal information and avoiding inappropriate places on the Internet. Children safely navigate the Web through a virtual playground, Faux Paw's adventures in storybooks, and educational games. Educational materials, including worksheets, are available for parents and educators. Go to A-WW.ikeepsafe.org.

ACCESSING DATA ON PUBLIC EDUCATION

SchoolMatters.com provides searchable information about public schools, school districts, and state education systems throughout the nation, including student achievement data, financial information, demographic breakdowns, tax base details, and more. The site is a free public service sponsored by the National Education Data Partnership, a collaboration among the Council of Chief State School Officers, Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Services, Achieve, Inc., and the CELT Corporation. The service includes powerful analytical tools and objective analyses that provide education leaders with the information they need to make better-informed decisions about schools and school systems. Go to www .schoolmatters.com.

FREEVIBE.COM DRUG FACTS

Designed for teens, this interactive, anti-drug site has downloadable drug information resources including articles, books, brochures, banners, postcards, and posters. It also provides information on drugs and addiction and tracks news stories about drugs of interest to teens. Go to www.freevibe.com/ Drug_Facts/Tree-resources.asp.

BACK TO SCHOOL DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM

NIDA Goes Back to School is a source of free information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about the latest sciencebased drug abuse publications and teaching materials. Specific curricula and other teaching aids are available. Hard copies of the materials are free, but curriculum materials are reserved for teachers. Visit http://backtoschool.drugauuse.gov/.>