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3.28.2013 A New Video Resource: Classroom Breakfast in
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Unified School District has released a new
video about school breakfast. Learn how LAUSD has
successfully implemented Classroom Breakfast. Hear school
stakeholders describe the benefits of the model and the best
practices they employ.
"It is the most solvable problem. Students who are fed and
well-nourished can concentrate on the task at hand, which is
to learn and lead." - LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy
3.26.2013 New Funding Opportunity - Applications due
April 19, 2013
Action for Healthy Kids released its School Grants for Healthy
Kids funding opportunities for the 2013-14 school year.
Approximately
400 schools will be awarded funds ranging from $1,000
to $5,000 with significant in-kind contributions from Action
for Healthy Kids in the form of people, programs, and school
breakfast and physical activity expertise. They'll also
provide schools with management expertise and support to
develop strong alternative and universal breakfast or physical
activity programs.
For more details, instructions, and to download the
application, go here.
1.17.2013 New Funding Opportunity - Applications due
February 7, 2013
The American Association of School Administrators has grants
available for urban school districts that want to expand their
school breakfast programs through the Classroom Breakfast or
Grab n' Go models. The application and more information are
available
here.
11.19.2012 New School Meal Data
The BreakfastFirst school meal analysis describes student
participation in the federal School Breakfast Program and the
National School Lunch Program, and the resulting fiscal impact
on public school districts throughout California. Find new
district-, county-, and state-level data tables
here.
10.18.2012 Upcoming Grant Opportunity -
Applications Available December 7
On December 7, 2012 the California Department of Education
plans to release the 2013-14 application for the School
Breakfast Start-Up and Expansion Grants. Applications will be
due February 1, 2013. School sites may request up to $15,000.
More information is available
here.
10.2.2012 State Superintendent Torlakson
Encourages School Breakfast for Health and Academics
In a recent
letter
to County and School District Superintendents, Charter School
Administrators, and School Food Service Directors,
Superintendent Torlakson urged schools to expand their
breakfast programs and embrace innovative service models. For
more on increasing school breakfast participation, visit our
Successful Breakfast Models page.
Tried and True Tools from San Diego USD
San Diego Unified School District's comprehensive
handbook on funding, implementing, and operating Classroom
Breakfast and other breakfast models is available on the
Research and Resources
page. This fantastic resources includes everything from
equipment lists to training materials to communications
strategies. Thank you, SDUSD!
Side-by-Side Comparison of School Breakfast Models
This table provides a side-by-side comparison of four
school breakfast models: Traditional Breakfast, Classroom
Breakfast, Grab n' Go, and Second Chance Breakfast. View the
table
here.
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