U.S. House Offers Not-So-Fresh Version of Fruit and Vegetable Program
The House version of the farm bill strips the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program of its main feature: freshness. Read Full Post >
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May 14, 2013
Structured Recess Boosts Students' Physical Activity—a Little
Recess supervised by coaches has been shown to increase students' physical activity to an extent. Read Full Post >
May 05, 2013
Bipartisan Bill Would Pay for School Kitchen Upgrades, Equipment
The proposal would provide loans to buy new equipment, give schools grants for small projects and equipment, and improve training and technical assistance for cafeteria workers. Read Full Post >
May 03, 2013
More Food, Skin Allergies Found in Children; Schools Still Finding Way
More children are being identified as having food and skin allergies, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show, while schools work out policies to address them. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
Will Shift on Morning-After Pill Increase Availability in Schools?
Could one form of emergency contraception become more widely available at schools now that the FDA has eliminated the need for a prescription for girls 15 and older? Read Full Post >
April 29, 2013
State Lawmakers Recognize Education of 'Whole Child'
A new Arkansas law lists ways for educators to meet "the comprehensive needs of Arkansas children at each stage of a child's development from birth to postsecondary education or career." Read Full Post >
April 18, 2013
Schoolhouse Commercialism May Cost Student Health, Report Says
The physical, psychological, and health costs of schools seeking commercial sponsorships may harm students more than help them, according to a new study. Read Full Post >
April 16, 2013
The Cinnamon Challenge and Why Schools Need to Know Pop Culture
A new study on the medical consequences of the popular Cinnamon Challenge shows more proof that schools can add valuable context to cultural trends. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Groups Weigh in on Proposed School Snack, Vending Rules
The USDA received thousands of comments on its proposed regulations for foods and drinks sold in vending machines, school stores, and a la carte lunch lines. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Blood Lead Levels High in More Than Half Million U.S. Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are about 535,000 children ages 1 to 5 nationwide who have elevated blood levels, which can have an effect on academic achievement. Read Full Post >
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