Free school meals

Free school meals
Closing the Gap - Why Are Free School Meals Students Underrepresented in Grammar Schools in England?
by
Jane L Maddison
England's grammar schools are not enrolling as may disadvantaged, academically bright students as their neighbouring non-selective schools. Is there any evidence to suggest why this is the case; what schools are doing to address this imbalance and how they may be planning to spend Pupil Premium money to close the gap? Furthermore, and more controversially, is it in the interest of many grammar schools to increase their Free School Meals percentage?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Closing-the-Gap---Why-Are-Free-School-Meals-Students-Underrepresented-in-Grammar-Schools-in-England?
id=7553203 - Mar 18, 2013
Decline in School Meals Uptake
by
Bob Jupiter
Recent research carried out by the Local Authorities Catering Association has found that not only were nearly two-thirds of members likely to miss the September deadline for the new nutrient standards, but almost 80% believed their introduction would hasten the decline in secondary school meal uptake. According to the School Food Trust (SFT), new figures published show pupil numbers have slipped 0.5% last year to a historic low of 37.2%.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Decline-in-School-Meals-Uptake
id=2587589 - Jul 09, 2009
The Benefits of School Meals
by
Chris Horbach
When your kids go back to school do you make sure that they are booked in for the school meals service? The good thing about the school meals is that normally your kids will have a choice of two meals to choose from, and so, if they are not too keen on one of the meals, at least thy have another option to choose from, another good thing about the school meals is that you do not have to make them a packed meal in the mornings, this can be extremely helpful if you are in a rush in...
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Benefits-of-School-Meals
id=4065220 - Apr 06, 2010
School Meals Versus Packed Lunch
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Pam Donaldson
Once the start of the school term comes back around, what do you do for your kid's lunchtime? Do you send them to school with a packed lunch or do you sign them up for the school meals? The beauty of signing them up for the school meals is that you do not have to rush around making up packed lunches in the mornings, giving you a little bit of free time to do your own thing; another good thing about school meals is the fact that your child has a choice of two meals to pick from.
http://ezinearticles.com/?School-Meals-Versus-Packed-Lunch
id=4072738 - Apr 07, 2010
Child Nutrition Bill Provides Essential Ingredients for Nutritious School Meals
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Robert DiBianco, M.D.
Excess weight is commonplace in our society, and it's damaging the health of our kids who are eating more and exercising less. They're getting so large, that they're outgrowing age-appropriate clothing and are at times unable to fit comfortably in classroom chairs. With childhood obesity now ranked as one of the most prominent health concerns in the U.S., we have to address the issue promptly or we risk not being able to reverse this dangerous trend.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Nutrition-Bill-Provides-Essential-Ingredients-for-Nutritious-School-Meals
id=5358106 - Nov 10, 2010
Parents and Teenagers - 6 Tips For a Stress Free School Morning
by
Terre Grable
As a parent, do you and your teenager have challenging mornings on school days? Are you wondering what you can do to help make your school mornings less stressful? Here are 6 tips to help you and your teenager experience a stress free school morning.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Parents-and-Teenagers---6-Tips-For-a-Stress-Free-School-Morning
id=1433923 - Aug 22, 2008
If 40 Million People Are On Food Stamps, Why Supply Free School Lunches Too?
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Lance Winslow
Were you shocked when you heard in the recent national news that over 40 million people in the United States are on food stamps? No wonder everyone is so fat, we are force-feeding them, and giving them coupons to use for free food. What's worse is everyone else has to buy their food with their own hard-earned money while subsidizing everyone else who doesn't have to pay.
http://ezinearticles.com/?If-40-Million-People-Are-On-Food-Stamps,-Why-Supply-Free-School-Lunches-Too?
id=6453290 - Jul 26, 2011
Stress Free School Morning Routines - How to Have a Peaceful Morning
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Mellisa Dormoy
How many times have you found yourself feeling flustered, frustrated and stressed trying to get your kids up, dressed, eat breakfast and out the door to school? Mornings are notorious for being some of the most hectic moments of the day in any family's life. By implementing a few key strategies, you can have a relatively relaxed morning and get out of the house on time with happy, relaxed kids. Here's how.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Stress-Free-School-Morning-Routines---How-to-Have-a-Peaceful-Morning
id=7292254 - Sep 19, 2012
Tips For Gluten Free School Days
by
Shawn Ambrose
Sending a child with Celiac's disease or gluten sensitivity off to school can be a really daunting prospect for any parent. Up until then you have been able to keep a close eye on their diet, and you know exactly what passes their lips.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Gluten-Free-School-Days
id=1409006 - Aug 13, 2008
Info 101: The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and the New USDA Proposals
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Carol Josel
One-third of our children/adolescents are either overweight or obese, thus putting them at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other health problems. Meanwhile, kids consume 30% to 50% of their calories at school, all of which is contributing to the weight issues confronting so many. Enter the federal government.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Info-101:-The-Healthy,-Hunger-Free-Kids-Act-and-the-New-USDA-Proposals