Health perceptions and stigma keep kids from eating school meals

Health perceptions and stigma keep kids from eating school meals

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government enabled schools to provide all children, regardless of need, with free meals to address nutrition and food insecurity. While program participation increased, many students declined the free meals, missing out on potential health and academic benefits. A new study by nutrition researchers identifies several barriers cited by foodservice…

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US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department | Donald Trump News

US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department | Donald Trump News

Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the Education Department. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump can proceed with plans to slash funding and resources for the federal Department of Education. The conservative-majority court ruled on Monday that the government could…

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