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School seeks $3.85M bond for cafeteria, shelter

 Jan. 13, 2015

The school is aiming to pass two bond proposals totaling $3.85 million. Superintendent Sheril Payne expressed the funds would benefit multiple endeavors.

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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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Chartwells opens Chick-fil-A franchise on FAU campus

Jan. 12, 2015

The restaurant is an express version of Chick-fil-A, with a smaller menu than regular Chick-fil-A locations.

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Easy access may boost students' water consumption

Jan. 12, 2015

Kids in New York City public schools drank water nearly three times more often after dispensers of cool, fresh tap water were conveniently placed near their lunch lines, researchers found.

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Florida school becomes certified farm

Jan. 12, 2015

It's official. Pine Grove Elementary School is a school — and a farm. The school has a lot of gardens, and it can legally sell its produce to the school cafeteria and to the public.

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