District Says Sex Education Program Working
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 [story excerpt] CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio's largest school district believes they are empowering students to make informed decisions about sex. An independent research firm evaluated the Cleveland Municipal School program, Responsible Sexual Behavior Education Initiative, and their study released on Monday says the effort has been a success. "If you're old enough to ask, you're old enough to know," Cleveland High School senior Abbey White told ONN's Brian McIntyre. White said that is her mom's policy when it comes to talking about sex, but not every parent has that kind of outlook on the topic. Two years ago, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson called for a public school classroom initiative to help students make informed decisions about sex. "We're able to address a range of issues that over the long term can and will help us address issues such as abuse, disease, and teen pregnancy," said CMSD Chief Academic Officer Eric Gordon. More than 80 percent of classroom teachers surveyed said it is worth the interruption of class time. More than 75 percent of students said they learned a lot from the program. You can read the entire story on the ONN website. | 
