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Students give nutritious school lunches low grades

 Sep. 05, 2014

Healthier lunches full of leafy greens and whole grains will again be on menus in districts across Michigan when school opens Tuesday.

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Another district opts out of the National School Lunch Program

 Sep. 04, 2014

Fayetteville-Manlius has joined the list of school districts which have decided to opt out of the federal government's National School Lunch Program.

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A president’s perspective

By Becky Schilling on Sep. 04, 2014

Earlier this year at an educational summit I had the opportunity to spend some time getting to know Leah Schmidt, director of nutrition services at Hickman Mills C-1 School District, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Princeton to dining services employee: Give up medical marijuana or lose job

Sep. 03, 2014

A former Libertarian candidate for the state Senate says his employer, Princeton University, has told him must choose between keeping his job or participating in New Jersey's medical marijuana program.

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School districts stir up creativity for the cafeteria

Sep. 03, 2014

Blueberry Bash Mini Waffles and a 220-foot-long submarine sandwich add dollops of fun to school lunch menus in Lorain and Elyria.

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ACA forces change in meal plan compensation for resident assistants

Sep. 03, 2014

This year Resident Assistants (RAs) will not receive their usual stipend as part of their compensation this year, due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.

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USDA announces $5.7 million in grants

Aug. 26, 2014

Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon Thursday announced a series of grants and tools designed to help schools serve healthier meals and snacks – and help students select them – as they return from summer breaks.

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Douglas County opts out of NSLP

By Becky Schilling on Aug. 13, 2014

The district’s nine high schools are no longer on the federal meals program following a potential $3 million loss in sales due to Smart Snacks rules.

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School foodservice revenue struggles to continue

Aug. 11, 2014

Latest survey from SNA reveals many districts fear consequences of new nutrition mandates.

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New day for gluten free

By Paul King on Aug. 08, 2014

The FDA’s new rules on gluten-free foods went into effect this month. What will be the impact on your operations?

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