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Pennsylvania School Boards Association sues state over budget impasse

The association is seeking reimbursement for the more than $1 billion in loans and interest owed by school districts.

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‘Sandwiches of shame’ prove successful, school says

Since enforcing its controversial new policy, Kokomo High School has reduced its accrued lunch debt by $20,000.

Officials at Bethel School District say the meal-prep site will help cut costs and improve efficiency.

The Bookmark[et] Eatery features five restaurants that emphasize local and international food as well as dairy-free and vegan options.

The school’s policy to encourage families to pay off lunch debt has resulted in what critics are calling “sandwiches of shame.”

Officials at Plumas Unified School District say the $45,000 grant will impact more than 2,000 students.

Despite the ban’s good intentions to protect students with peanut allergies, it may have a negative financial impact, officials say.

Former foodservice director Marilyn Volden will take on the role.

Dalene Bowden, who was allegedly let go for serving a lunch to a student with no money, will not return to Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.

The honor went to an 11-year veteran whose signatures include a feedback mechanism on student menus.

Students will have more of a say of what’s on their menus.

A food fight is happening at Oberlin College over dishes deemed insensitive.

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