Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

By Marlene B. Schwartz, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut
Juliana Cohen, Professor of Nutrition and Public Health, Merrimack College

Should all U.S. public school students be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of their family’s income? The federal government temporarily made that possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some states have taken it upon themselves to make it happen on a permanent basis. The Conversation U.S. asked Marlene B. Schwartz and Juliana…

Read complete article

More

~ Kenya’s femicide cases need national action: declare a crisis now – scholar

~ Champions League 2024: data suggests the new format could end up being fairer and more competitive

~ How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster

~ Lesotho: Authorities must promptly investigate allegations that army tortured and killed civilians

~ Mass pager attack in Lebanon raises concerns over cyber warfare and terrorism

~ New teen accounts on Instagram are a welcome step, but real ‘peace of mind’ requires more

~ What’s the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you might think

~ Digital health research can be positive for Indigenous people. But our study found it needs to follow these principles

~ Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Our chances aren’t looking good

~ The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to get 3 days a week of childcare – but it won’t be until 2036

Complete list

Follow us on ...

~	Kenya’s femicide cases need national action: declare a crisis now – scholar

~	Champions League 2024: data suggests the new format could end up being fairer and more competitive

~	How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster

~	Lesotho: Authorities must promptly investigate allegations that army tortured and killed civilians

~	Mass pager attack in Lebanon raises concerns over cyber warfare and terrorism

~	New teen accounts on Instagram are a welcome step, but real ‘peace of mind’ requires more

~	What’s the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you might think

~	Digital health research can be positive for Indigenous people. But our study found it needs to follow these principles

~	Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Our chances aren’t looking good

~	The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to get 3 days a week of childcare – but it won’t be until 2036