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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] After that, though, I think your best bet is more policy based. Use every resource and connection you have to push for better training for teachers. [b]Or for a better free breakfast and lunch program[/b], or better and more comprehensive counseling and sped services, because even the greatest teachers in the world are stymied by kids who are starving, abused, homeless. [/quote]

What can be done about that, if the school already has free breakfast and lunch? I am preparing to send my kid to our Title 1 dcps elementary and from other threads here i was worrying that any comments or effort about the quality of food served would appear frivolous and entitled. [/quote]

Yeah. It is really tricky- food is such a fraught issue and there is so much junk science out there about food and dieting and nutrition. I guess I would look at it from more of a global level- talk to the vendors maybe? On the other hand, you also need to provide food that kids will actually eat, and I know some food programs have failed because the kids just won't eat the healthier options. I also might look at providing an after school snack/meal so that kids are getting three meals- or I might try to start a grocery store gift card program, or something. I honestly don't know a ton about how the food programs work so it's entirely possible that everything I suggest is either useless or impossible, so take it with a grain of salt! I feel much more confident about giving classroom suggestions :)[/quote]

Our school (also title 1) has a 3x per week fresh fruit and veggie snack.  We bring in a fresh fruit salad for a snack once a week to supplement.  Teachers love it - it's not an imposition.  If you're worried about coming off as imposing, then just ask the teachers or administrators how you can help.[/quote]

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