Tag Archives: School

“Lights on Afterschool” Raises Awareness

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

More than 1 million Americans  celebrated the 11th annual Lights On Afterschool on October 21, 2010. A project of the Afterschool Alliance, the event is designed to call attention to the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn … Continue reading →

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41.8 Million Americans Received SNAP/Food Stamps In July 2010

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) reports that in July 2010, SNAP/Food Stamps participation set a new record: 41,836,330 persons, an increase of 560,873 individuals from July 2010, the prior record level, and an increase of more than 6.2 … Continue reading →

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Representatives from 18 Countries Call for Global Support of School Feeding Programs

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Representatives from 18 Countries Call for Global Support of School Feeding Programs http://www.gcnf.org/news/representatives-from-18-countries-call-for-global-support-of-school-feeding-programs/Shared via Pulse  Sent from my iPad

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Out of School, Out of Trouble?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Sustained participation in out-of-school time (OST) activities, research suggests, can improve a young person’s academic achievement and success in life. Many municipal leaders also recognize that promoting participation in high-quality OST programs can advance other city priorities — including decreasing … Continue reading →

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