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[...]Farm to School has also been shown to increase overall academic achievement. [...]we have to remember that we educate our children not just because it is the right thing to do morally, but because we are making a calculated investment in the future of our society. NO Money should be spent on mo...

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Published in:American Teacher 2013-01, Vol.97 (3), p.3
Main Authors: Simpson, Chelsey, O'Connor, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Class Size
Diet
Dropout Rate
Education
Food
Fruits
Graduation Rate
Health Programs
Lunch Programs
Nutrition
Obesity
Physical Education
Public Schools
School boards
School District Size
School Districts
School lunches
Small Schools
State budgets
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Summary:[...]Farm to School has also been shown to increase overall academic achievement. [...]we have to remember that we educate our children not just because it is the right thing to do morally, but because we are making a calculated investment in the future of our society. NO Money should be spent on more important resources BY LINDA O'CONNOR IT IS A MISAPPROPRIATION of funds to spend money on organic and fresh fruits and vegetables when funds can be better spent on the manifest function of public school systems: educating students.
ISSN:0003-1380