NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Elementary and Secondary…1
Assessments and Surveys
National Assessment of…1
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 7 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Amy Schachtner-Appel; Hee-Jung Song – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2024
Excessive plate waste is generated in elementary school cafeterias. Adapting nutrition promotion strategies to target waste reduction and encouraging mindful and sustainable eating (MSE) are possible strategies to encourage students to reduce waste during school lunch. "Farm to Tray, Tray to Farm" is a 16-week intervention that aims to…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Sustainability, Eating Habits, Elementary Schools
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mumby, Stephanie; Leineweber, Meghan; Andrade, Jeanette – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2018
Purpose/Objectives: In 2009, the Smarter Lunchroom Movement (SLM) strategy was created to provide schools across the United States (US) with evidence-based solutions to encourage healthier eating among children. Results, though, are inconsistent with how well this movement impacts school-aged children's healthy food selection and consumption.…
Descriptors: Lunch Programs, Health Promotion, Evidence Based Practice, Eating Habits
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Summers, Amber C.; Smith, Paul; Ezike, Adaora; Frutchey, Robin; Fahle, Jenna; DeVries, Eva; Taylor, Jarrett; Cheskin, Lawrence J. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2015
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine if mushroom blended recipes are an acceptable option for use in the school food program. The palatability and acceptance of mushroom-soy-beef blend burgers among school-aged children was tested. Methods: Students in grades 2 through 8 were invited to participate in a taste test.…
Descriptors: Lunch Programs, Food, Student Attitudes, Grade 2
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Camacho, Kristine A.; Krezmien, Michael P. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2019
Data from middle schools (n = 219), high schools (n = 200), and combined middle and high schools (n = 20) were used to examine individual- and school-level factors within a multilevel model associated with an increased risk of suspension for minority students and students with disabilities. Results indicate that the individual-level variables of…
Descriptors: Suspension, Discipline Policy, Disproportionate Representation, Middle School Students
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lazor, Kathleen; Chapman, Nancy; Levine, Elyse – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Soyfoods provide healthful options for school breakfasts and lunches that are lower in saturated fat, cholesterol, fat, and calories and can help meet demands for vegetarian choices. Researchers tested acceptance of soy-based options substituted for popular lunch items with a diverse student population. Methods: Researchers conducted a…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Food, Nutrition, Lunch Programs
Eacho, Thomas Christopher – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between school climate and student outcome variables. The secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the same student outcome variables. Variables depicting student perceptions of school climate,…
Descriptors: Violence, Educational Environment, Correlation, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
National Center for Education Statistics, 2011
Each state and jurisdiction that participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2011 mathematics assessment receives a one-page snapshot report that presents key findings and trends in a condensed format. Overall results, achievement level percentages and average score results, comparison of the average score in 2011 to…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Comparative Analysis, Economic Status, Educational Assessment