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FSD K-12 Spotlight

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Iowa district strives to become peanut-free

 Jan. 15, 2015

For many schools, keeping things like peanuts out of the cafeteria can be next to impossible. But the Gehlen Catholic School District has made it their mission to do just that.

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Study shows multiple factors affecting school lunch participation

 Jan. 15, 2015

The number of children participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is changing in ways that reflect events other than changes in nutrition rules, finds a new analysis by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).

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N.J. schools evaluate cafeteria tables after tragedy

Jan. 15, 2015

In light of the tragic incident that occurred last week in New Milford, South Bergen school districts are taking precautions to ensure student safety and to prevent any fatal injuries.

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'Lunch angel' pays delinquent accounts

Jan. 13, 2015

"Lunch angel" Kenny Thompson has found a kindred spirit in principal Courtney Merilatt of Garfield Elementary School in Pasadena Independent School District.

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San Diego schools work with local farms to fight childhood obesity

Jan. 13, 2015

San Diego growers produce more than $560 million per year of fruits and vegetables suitable for the school market, the report says.

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Lunch mascot urges students to make better food choices

Jan. 13, 2015

A cardboard cutout of a costumed, cartoon dog promoted white milk as the best choice to K-8 students making their way through a lunch line.

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Fla. governor proposes record per pupil funding

Jan. 13, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to increase K-12 per pupil funding to the highest in the state’s history was applauded by local school officials on Monday.

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Pennsylvania school district urged to choose fixed-price option

Jan. 13, 2015

Paying Central Dauphin School District's food service contractor a fixed amount for each cafeteria meal would lower administrative costs and improve food quality, a district resident told the school board tonight – Monday, September 12

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Idaho offers grants for educational garden programs

Jan. 13, 2015

The Idaho Department of Education is offering grants for schools to implement a hands-on educational garden program.

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Alaskan school district increases participation and revenue with new foodservice provider

Jan. 13, 2015

Juneau School District’s School Lunch Advisory Board is praising its new “food service provider” as school budget planning begins for 2016.

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