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Fifth‑grade student tells Newberg council DARE helped her handle pressure
Summary
A fifth‑grade DARE student, Theresa Johnson, told the Newberg City Council how the program’s decision‑making model helped her handle peer pressure, sports setbacks and family conflicts. Officer Stearns and Chief Kozmiche described the refreshed, relationship‑focused 10‑week curriculum.
Theresa Johnson, a fifth‑grade DARE graduate, told the Newberg City Council on March 16 that the program’s decision‑making model taught her how to manage peer pressure, control strong emotions and make better choices in school and at home.
“DARE did help me a lot with my basketball games … I remembered what officer Jay had said about…
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