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FSD K-12 Spotlight

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School district tries low-sugar dessert menu

 By FSD Staff on Aug. 29, 2016

The menu debuted right when the American Heart Association released new guidelines to limit children’s daily added sugar intake to six teaspoons or less.

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4 issues K-12 foodservice directors are returning to this fall

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2016

Here are a few of the sticky wickets that will greet K-12 FSDs on the first day of school.

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School lunch reauthorization likely to remain in limbo, SNA says

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 12, 2016

The association is not optimistic on the passage of child nutrition legislation during this fiscal year.

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School forms subcommittee to balance food quality, budget

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 12, 2016

A Massachusetts district hopes its new committee will address parents’ foodservice complaints.

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Rachael Ray fights for free lunch in NYC Public Schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 07, 2016

The celebrity chef is calling upon NYC’s mayor to provide free lunches for all public schools, so that children aren’t bullied for taking advantage of subsidized lunches.

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Proponent of tighter school lunch access vows he won't back down

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

Rep. Todd Rokita said he has doubts about whether the federal government should subsidize school lunches at all.

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4 ways school foodservice changed in the 2015-16 year

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2016

The school year is ending, but K-12 foodservice may feel the effects for some time to come.

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Amid concerns, Ill. district to enact finger scanning in the lunch line

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2016

Though officials say the new process will streamline cafeteria throughput, some groups are encouraging parents to question the implications of children using such technology.

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Steam ovens help Miss. district serve healthier food

By FSD Staff on May 10, 2016

Replacing the district's fryers took a multiyear effort.

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Largest US school districts celebrate Fresh Attitude Week

By Bianca N. Herron on May 10, 2016

The event, created in partnership with the French Department of Agriculture, highlights healthy choices and the inclusion of produce in school meals.

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