https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/nutrition-school-lunch Nutrition & School Lunch en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 Meal cost increases, changes in federal food assistance eligibility may lead to more unpaid balances, experts say. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 A rising number of schools no longer qualify for a federal program to provide free meals to all students. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:40:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-should-manage-the-cyclospora-outbreak/2026/07 A consultant to school systems offers advice on food safety and messaging to families. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:42:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-should-manage-the-cyclospora-outbreak/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 An Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens Osborn schools built a scratch-cooked, local lunch program—one careful step at a time. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 An emergency fund will help school coordinators with students' needs during the government shutdown. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:59:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 How results from Tuesday could affect K-12 schools, and the trajectory of Trump's education policies. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/4-education-related-takeaways-from-this-weeks-elections/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-scramble-as-snap-lapse-nears-affecting-students-and-staff/2025/10 Schools prepared by partnering with food pantries to provide food for families. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:35:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-scramble-as-snap-lapse-nears-affecting-students-and-staff/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 A district in the first state where such a ban has already taken effect has lessons to share. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:29:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-prepare-for-new-restrictions-on-artificial-dyes/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 More states are banning the petroleum-based additives from school meals. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:48:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-a-school-district-discovered-when-its-state-banned-synthetic-dyes/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07 Oklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and unenforceable. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:55:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-medicaid-snap-changes-in-trumps-big-budget-bill-could-affect-schools/2025/07 The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:36:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-medicaid-snap-changes-in-trumps-big-budget-bill-could-affect-schools/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-federal-cuts-are-affecting-school-meals-and-local-farmers/2025/06 Elimination of the $660 million Local Food for Schools grant means less fresh food for students, and a financial hit for local farmers. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:38:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-federal-cuts-are-affecting-school-meals-and-local-farmers/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-number-of-students-getting-free-school-meals-is-in-flux-why/2025/06 New York has become the latest state to make school meals free to all students regardless of income. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:43:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-number-of-students-getting-free-school-meals-is-in-flux-why/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 The Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:08:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business. Thu, 29 May 2025 20:25:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-says-rfk-jr-will-oversee-special-education-child-nutrition/2025/03 Advocates are wary as the president's comments don't specify when or how the transition will happen. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:59:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-says-rfk-jr-will-oversee-special-education-child-nutrition/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/congressional-budget-cuts-threaten-free-school-meals-for-millions/2025/03 More than 12 million children could lose access to federally subsidized free school meals if Congress changes program requirements. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:39:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/congressional-budget-cuts-threaten-free-school-meals-for-millions/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-cuts-program-that-brought-local-food-to-school-cafeterias/2025/03 The $660 million Local Food For Schools program, which was started under President Joe Biden, was canceled for 2025. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:24:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-cuts-program-that-brought-local-food-to-school-cafeterias/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 School nutrition directors report problems with costs, supply shortages, and staffing. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:59:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/will-rfk-jr-reheat-the-school-lunch-wars/2024/12 Trump's ally has said he wants to remove processed foods from school meals. That's not as easy as it sounds. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:43:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/will-rfk-jr-reheat-the-school-lunch-wars/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-could-roll-back-access-to-free-school-lunches/2024/11 Project 2025 and a GOP budget proposal call for axing a federal rule that allows public schools to serve free meals to all students. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:51:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-trump-could-roll-back-access-to-free-school-lunches/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-school-lunch-fees-for-low-income-families-usda-says/2024/11 Districts have until 2027 to eliminate processing fees for students who get reduced-price meals. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:39:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-school-lunch-fees-for-low-income-families-usda-says/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has highlighted his state's law to provide free school meals to all students as he campaigns for vice president. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:49:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-free-school-meals-became-an-issue-animating-the-2024-election/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 Paying bills online is easy, but comes at a significant cost for low-income families in particular, a new federal report shows. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:09:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-schools-charge-for-meals-and-field-trips-parents-often-pay-transaction-fees/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-free-meal-programs-are-having-a-tough-time-feeding-kids-this-summer/2024/06 Federally sponsored summer meal programs require children to eat on site, but what happens in a heat wave? Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:00:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-free-meal-programs-are-having-a-tough-time-feeding-kids-this-summer/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-school-lunch-rules-will-change-menus-chocolate-milk-still-allowed/2024/04 Newly unveiled school meal rules will limit sodium and added sugar. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:25:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-school-lunch-rules-will-change-menus-chocolate-milk-still-allowed/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-three-steps-for-culturally-competent-education-outside-the-classroom/2024/04 It’s not just all on teachers; the front office staff has a role to play in making schools more equitable. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:39:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-three-steps-for-culturally-competent-education-outside-the-classroom/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-surprising-connection-between-universal-school-meals-and-student-discipline/2024/04 Giving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:51:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-surprising-connection-between-universal-school-meals-and-student-discipline/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04 School leaders want to trigger the connection between good food, fun, and rewards. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:42:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-principals-use-the-lunch-hour-to-target-student-apathy/2024/04