The NEGP Monthly for March, 2001

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Despite wrenching incidents of school violence in recent weeks, schools
remain one of the safest environments for students.  On average, only about
4
percent of students report that they have been absent within the past month
because of fear for their safety at school.  States and districts have
worked vigorously to create safer environments through smaller groupings of
students, partnerships with communities, and strict enforcement of rules of
conduct.  Among the states making the most progress in this area are North
Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Nevada.

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