We are extraordinarily proud of our partners listed below. They are committed to supporting STEPonline.com's drug abuse prevention objectives in a comprehensive and coordinated effort.
American Association of School Administrators	AASA's goal is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children. AASA focuses on preparing schools for the future, improving the condition of our youth, and getting communities involved with their local schools. When it comes to substance abuse prevention, AASA has taken a strong stand and gotten actively involved at a community level.
Co-Nect's Kids 'N Fitness Campaign	Through Co-nect's Kids 'N Fitness Campaign students join up with NBA Basketball Star Grant Hill. From April 25 - May 4, students across the United States will be tracking their exercise, comparing the results on a real-time map and competing for prizes. During this time, Grant Hill and other professional athletes will be available to answer students' questions. Grant Hill is participating in this event on behalf of FILA.
Drug Enforcement Administration	The goal of the DEA is to "enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the U.S. and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. " The DEA's "Prevention Posse", a group of teens concerned about drugs, created an interactive book called, "Get It Straight." The book has awesome graphics, a teen perspective and includes everything from " What's up?" with a variety of drugs to legal issues.
Motivational Productions	Motivational Productions, the nation's leader in school assembly presentations. Our multi-media, mult-screen productions are captivating the nation's youth by reaching them with technology they can relate to. We incorporate major motion picture clips and top of the chart music to grab the students' attention immediately. After they are excited and inspired, we then take advantage of the opportunity by using real life stories and thoughts of other students and celebrities. The students we use are role model that parents and teachers can be proud of. The stories we use all give a message of hope and motivation. The eyes and ears of our audiences are spellbound as our narrator leads them into a powerful lesson on living, loving, consequences and making good decisions.
EdGate	EdGate believes that, when used purposefully, the Internet can be a powerful tool for learning. By creating practical technology products, EdGate is working to impact student achievement, improve educator effectiveness, and facilitate parental involvement. EdGate's Copernicus Learning Communities deliver relevant, meaningful resources and tools to enhance K-12 learning for individual districts, schools, and classrooms.
The National Guard	The National Guard is the oldest component of the US Armed Forces. They provide units trained and equipped to protect life and property, while also ready to defend the United States and its interests, all over the world. The National Guard Counterdrug Program provides "highly skilled personnel, specialized equipment, and facilities to support law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in response to the changing drug threat."
Partnership for a Drug Free America	The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a non-profit coalition of professionals from the communications industry, whose mission is to reduce demand for illegal drugs in America. Through its national anti-drug advertising campaign and other forms of media communication, the Partnership works to decrease demand for drugs by changing societal attitudes which support, tolerate or condone drug use.
USA Today Education	USA TODAY Education is dedicated to helping young people "…better understand the people, places, and events that impact their lives by connecting them to each day's news in a colorful and engaging way." Through its work with teachers and others in the education community, USA TODAY Education provides resources for learning that is relevant today. Committed to education for the past 17 years, they continue to connect with thousands of middle and high school students with daily lesson plans. These plans provide "a range of multidisciplinary activities and interactive online resources and features connected to each day's news."

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