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Nearly 400 Australian parents surveyed say they'd pay for nutritious school lunches, prioritizing quality ingredients and menu variety over cost. The findings could reshape how 2.4 million primary school children eat during the school day.
Students at 90 Kentucky school districts now eat locally raised beef fajitas and scratch-made meals instead of frozen pizza and fruit cups. A $3.2 million state grant connected 150 farms with school cafeterias, transforming lunch hour into something students actually look forward to.
A century-old Florida family business just wiped out school lunch debt for over 5,000 students in Seminole County who qualify for free or reduced meals. The $200,000 gift means thousands of kids can stop worrying about cafeteria balances and focus on learning.
A New York school district is proving healthy, scratch-made meals are possible on a $4.75 budget by partnering with local farms and teaching kids to love Brussels sprouts. Their success shows what's possible when schools get the right support.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
Eagle County Schools just won a $35,700 grant to explore growing their own food for student lunches. The six-month study could transform 35 acres of district land into gardens that feed kids fresh, local produce.
While world leaders gathered to discuss power politics at Davos, Germany's development minister sat at a tiny school desk in Sierra Leone, sharing lunch with students who now get free meals every day. More than 34,000 children in one of the world's poorest countries no longer have to learn on empty stomachs.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
A Greenwich elementary school where 60% of students qualify for free lunch just earned Connecticut's highest academic honor. New Lebanon School is proving that excellence thrives when communities invest in every child's potential.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
The World Health Organization just released the world's first global standards for school meals, giving countries a roadmap to help kids develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. With childhood obesity now outnumbering underweight cases globally, these guidelines couldn't come at a better time.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
More than 400,000 Florida families chose charter schools this year as new data shows students outperforming traditional public schools in 55 of 77 academic measures. The growing success signals a shift in how families access quality education.
Harbor Springs High School became only the third public school in 26 years to win Michigan's Division 4 girls soccer championship. Their 2-0 victory over a private school powerhouse proves small town teams can compete at the highest level.
A shuttered grocery store in Kenosha is getting a second life as a cutting-edge charter school with robotics labs, welding workshops, and room for 600 students. KTEC Schools of Innovation purchased the former Pick 'n Save for $5 million and is transforming it into a campus where elementary kids can watch high schoolers build their futures.
Schools across Ohio's Tri-State region are earning recognition for remarkable improvements in student achievement. Lockland School District leads the way with a winning combination of upgraded facilities and expanded mental health support.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
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