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Longer lunch times may improve student nutrition, study says

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2021

The study showed that elementary and middle school students consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables if given a 20-minute seated lunch period.

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U.S. to join Global School Meals Coalition

 By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2021

The coalition will launch during the United Nations’ Food Systems Summit this fall.

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Longview ISD’s garden provides fresh produce for students year-round

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 21, 2021

The school district’s lot is already at five acres and growing.

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Virginia governor creates task force to make school meals more diverse

By FSD Staff on Jun. 18, 2021

The committee will be made up of students, parents, teachers, nutrition experts and others.

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School district’s take-and-bake meals prove to be a win-win

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 18, 2021

A pandemic-era program at Grapevine Colleyville ISD provides families with comforting favorites and offers an extra source of revenue to the nutrition team.

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Fulton County Schools takes recruitment on the road with Gus the Bus

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 17, 2021

Gus will appear at events across Metro Atlanta to offer prospective employees an opportunity to learn more about the district and apply for a job.

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Bipartisan bill to expand summer meal access introduced in U.S. Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 15, 2021

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act would get rid of the requirement that students eat their summer meals at a centralized location.

Technology & Equipment

How a K-12 operator is using TikTok to boost creativity in the kitchen

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 11, 2021

TikTok has enabled Juan Zamorano of San Diego Unified School District to share his love of scratch-made meals and expand his skillset.

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Majority of California school districts plan to fully reopen in the fall

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 09, 2021

Nearly 100% of districts say they plan to have kids back in classrooms full-time, according to data released by the state.

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How Londonderry Schools found fun and creativity during the pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 04, 2021

Amanda Venezia and her staff thought out of the box to keep kids happy and fed this school year.

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