While our nation's schools should see significant healthy improvements in National School Lunch Program meals this fall, thanks to the Child Nutrition Reauthorization of 2010, most schools still lack sensible policies governing competitive foods (such as foods sold in vending machines and school stores), food given as rewards in the classroom, food fundraising and foods served at classroom parties (yes, there's that cupcake issue). (thelunchtray.com)
The difference between the percentage of National School Lunch Program eligible White students scoring Proficient and Above on the NAEP mathematics assessment and those from more prosperous families scoring at that level was 31 points. (dropoutnation.net)
The company also released a statement saying that portion sizes are based on National School Lunch Program guidelines, which the company believes should be increased. (articles.chicagotribune.com)