Purpose and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of public primary school teachers in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State regarding the prevalence and the effect of food insecurity on student learning. In this non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive study, a survey was administered to 350…

Evidence suggests that a free school meal can improve children and adolescent diet, social environment, concentration, and school performance. This study aimed to investigate possible effects of a free, healthy school meal among students that usually eat packed meals on behavioral issues, inactiveness, self-efficacy, school enjoyment and classroom…

Describes high school students' attitude toward the school lunch program. Students recorded their opinions, feelings, and attitudes toward the program. They reported that the quality and variety of food offered significantly affected their decision to participate. Length of lunch period and time spent in line also influenced opinions. (RJM)

This is the 12th annual report on conditions affecting the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). This year, the analysis again focuses on the long-term historical trends in RUSD. The analysis compares RUSD data to data of nine peer school districts as well as statewide data. The peer districts are defined as those Wisconsin districts with…