Investing. Fundraising. Donations. Gifts. These are all words that come to mind when we look at ways to increase the financial pools that we can draw on for programming or causes. Many schools hold various fundraisers throughout the year …
Addressing the Barriers to Engage Families in School Wellness
What is family engagement?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), parental engagement in schools is defined as “parents and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children and adolescents.” For the …
Smarter Mealtimes for Early Childhood Education Settings: Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice for Young Children
In June 2017, the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement National Office introduced the Smarter Mealtimes Scorecard for early childhood education (ECE) settings created in partnership with the National CACFP Sponsors Association. Like the Smarter Lunchrooms Scorecard, the Smarter Mealtimes Scorecard is …
Tools for Building a Successful Summer Meals Program
During the summer months, many schools, community centers, public libraries, and childcare providers offer free meals to children as part of the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program. Also known as the Summer Meals Program, the Summer Food Service Program provides …