School Lunch Reform

New USDA School Food Standards: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Bettina Elias Siegel | Posted 03.28.2012

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Bettina Elias Siegel

Are the new school food standards ideal?  No.  Are districts being given enough money to really get the job done?  No, again.  But do we have some cause for celebration?  Absolutely.

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White House Releases "Before & After" School Lunch Menu As Bill Becomes Law

Obama Foodorama | Posted 05.25.2011

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In conjunction with President Obama signing the groundbreaking $4.5 billion Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act today at a special ceremony at Harriet Tubma...

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House To Vote On Bill To Improve School Lunches

AP | MARY CLARE JALONICK | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- House Republicans have temporarily blocked legislation to feed school meals to thousands more hungry children. Republicans used a proced...

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Senate Advances School Lunch Reform: Is A 6 Cent Increase Enough?

AP | MARY CLARE JALONICK | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Kids will always grab pizza and dessert in the school lunch line, but those items may be healthier in coming school years if Democr...

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Love Lunch Community: Berkeley School Lunch Reform Gets Its Close-Up

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Annie Spiegelman

The goal of the Berkeley School Lunch Initiative was to serve nutritious, fresh, tasty and locally grown food for 5,000 children in the Berkeley Unified School District.

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