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Creighton, Lisa S. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Childhood hunger is one of the nation's most insidious problems and can have profound negative effects on children's health and development. Often the cause of hunger, food insecurity can limit a child's cognitive and socioemotional development, thereby impairing school achievement, and diminishing long-term productivity and economic potential.…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Participation, School Districts, Program Implementation
Afterschool Alliance, 2008
This report notes that studies dating back to 1906 find that children score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do in the Spring when schools close. Summer programs that address the needs of the whole child seem to be most successful at boosting academic achievement, self-esteem, and confidence. They also motivate…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Summer Programs, Low Income, Standardized Tests
Terry, Sheila G.; Kerry, Kimberly – 2000
In Fall 1998, the Maryland State Department of Education and six local school systems started a pilot program to evaluate the impact of serving breakfast to students in the classroom as part of the school day. Students in participating schools have an opportunity to eat breakfast in their classroom each day at no charge, regardless of family…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 2001
In fall 1998, the Maryland State Department of Education and six schools began a pilot program to evaluate the impact of serving breakfast to students in the classroom as part of the school day. Students in participating schools have an opportunity to eat breakfast in their classroom each day at no charge, regardless of family income. The program,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Breakfast Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions
Murphy, J. Michael; Rankin, Emunah; Feeney, Kelly; Kenney, Leigh; Kleinman, Ron – 2000
Noting that many children in the United States are not well nourished despite the recent economic boom, the state of Maryland began the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) program, a demonstration project to see if providing a classroom breakfast free to all students can improve student nutrition and academic achievement. This interim report…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Attention, Breakfast Programs