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Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

How the School Wellness Policy can Support an Application to the HealthierUS School Challenge

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Since 2004, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been rewarding schools for their efforts in creating healthier school environments. The HealthierUS School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms (HUSSC) is a voluntary, nationwide program established by the USDA to recognize schools taking …

Posted on June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Parent Engagement – A Key Ingredient for Successful School Meal Programs


What is Parent Engagement?

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Parent engagement is defined as parents and school staff working together to support and improve the health, learning, and development of their children. It is a shared responsibility with schools and the community to engage parents …

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This work is supported by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2015-41595-24254 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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