Bettendorf schools earn USDA award for meal innovation | Hochul proposes free meals for all N.Y. students | Hawaii schools fall short on local food sourcing
Bettendorf Community School District has received the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from the USDA and Action for Healthy Kids for enhancing the nutritional quality of school meals. The district was recognized for increasing student participation by incorporating scratch-made dishes using local ingredients, such as Mexican street corn and garlic roasted broccoli.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed providing free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income -- a plan that would close the gap for about 300,000 students who currently do not qualify for free meals. The proposal, part of Hochul's 2025 State of the State, aims to save parents an estimated $165 per month per child and requires approval from the state Legislature.
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The University at Buffalo will receive a $3.59 million grant from the Department of Education to support a fellowship aimed at strengthening mental health services for students in four rural areas. Social work graduate students selected for the Buffalo Mental Health Service Professional program will receive full tuition, travel reimbursement and a field placement stipend.
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The wildfires burning in Los Angeles County are likely to significantly impact people's health, with smoke exacerbating conditions like asthma and COPD and a number of clinics having to close in the area. The smoke is also linked to increased risks of cardiac arrest and stroke, affecting even healthy individuals. Residents affected by the smoke are advised to stay indoors with air filtration systems and use KN95 masks if they need to go outside.
Principals across the country are employing creative strategies to energize students returning from winter break, recognizing the need to reestablish routines and address anxiety. Tracie Anderson Swilley of Fairfield Central High School in South Carolina uses upbeat morning announcements and has implemented a state-mandated ban on personal electronic devices, while Chase Christensen in Wyoming offers self-defense and communication classes to build confidence.
If you're looking to create a connected culture for your teams, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni embodies three habits you should develop, writes Michael Lee Stallard, including leading with consistent positivity, expressing appreciation and communicating a vision for the future. "This level of trust and respect makes the Eagles' team dynamic stronger and more cohesive, as players are more receptive to coaching and more willing to push themselves for the collective good of the team," Stallard writes.
Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education come in a variety of formats, so there's a way to do it that fits every individual and every team. The January/February 2025 issue of School Nutrition explores how you can take advantage of those opportunities to create a stronger team among you and your colleagues. Read the January/February 2025 issue.
