Tag: school meals
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Majority of States Shame Kids Who Can’t Afford School Lunch — And It Needs to End
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling trend across the United States, many states continue to shame children who cannot afford school lunches. However, recent legislative changes in Oregon are setting a positive precedent. Following New Mexico’s lead, Oregon lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill that prohibits the practice of lunch shaming, which is a much-needed…
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We Rush Our Children Through Lunchtime – And It’s a Problem
Get Pregnant Fast For many students, the actual time to eat during lunch amounts to a mere nine or ten minutes. As we all know, children have packed schedules, juggling multiple classes and passing periods, not to mention the need for nourishment. Unfortunately, the limited time allocated for a decent meal during the school day…
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Philando Castile Charity Eliminates Lunch Debt for Entire School District
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable act of generosity, a charity established in memory of Philando Castile has settled the entire lunch debt for a school district in St. Paul, Minnesota. This significant contribution comes two years after Castile was tragically killed during a traffic stop. His legacy continues to uplift his community, ensuring that…