Sentences with phrase «meal participation among»

Though CPS has improved the nutritional quality of its meals this year, it also has seen a drop - off in meal participation among students, many of whom say the food tastes bad.

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Moreover, participation in the school meal actually went up for kids in the reduced price category, while there was no change in participation among those getting free meals or paying full price.

[18] In addition, higher participation among all children allows for economies of scale and may lead to lower costs per meal.

Meanwhile, among kids on free and reduced price lunch — i.e., the ones who need the most nutritious meals possible — meal participation has actually increased.

The National School Lunch program exists to serve low - income children (those receiving federal meal subsidies), and among that group, participation has actually increased.

During last week's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Cindy Jones of Olathe Public Schools, KS testified that her district's meal program (among the 95 % of certified schools) is running a deficit and experiencing declining participation under the rules.

The administration and the House Appropriations Committee also proposed elimination or severe cuts, respectively, to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.45 Currently funded with more than $ 1 billion, this program provides enrichment opportunities in safe environments to more than 1.6 million students per year, 46 70 percent of whom are students of color.47 Much of this funding supports after - school programs, but 21st CCLC also funds before - school and summer programs.48 Research indicates that participation in 21st CCLC is linked to better attitudes toward school, higher rates of school attendance, fewer suspensions, and better performance in school, among other outcomes.49 In addition, many of these programs provide students with snacks or meals.50