On Saturday, March 2nd I traveled to Brooklyn, NY to attend the Food Power! Blogger Conference hosted by MomsRising. It was a cold day outside, but inside the air was abuzz with energy from over 100 b...
“Breakfast makes me think better” says Daniel, a student from Cochran Elementary in Louisville, KY. Cochran is one of 19 Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) selected to receive a grant to impleme...
This time of year, children across the country are growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables —at school. If you’re looking for ways to add excitement to your Math, Science, or English Language A...
Whew! The week has flown by over here at NEA HIN. We hope you are finding some time to relax and enjoy the summer weather. Below is a weekly roundup of new blogs on BagtheJunk.org, NEA HIN’s s...
Colorado Education Association President Kerrie Dallman and Vice President Amie Baca-Oehlert serve breakfast after the bell to a Kindergarten class at Dupont Elementary in Commerce City (just nort...
As expected, the New York Board of Health passed a rule banning sugary drinks like soda in sizes 16 oz. or larger at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries in an effort to combat obesity ...
Teachers know that many of their students avoid the cafeteria during breakfast because they do not want to be labeled as “low income.” However, teachers and school staff have seen that when breakfas...
The sun’s UV rays can cause skin damage at any time — but during the warmer months when kids and adults alike spend hours outdoors, the risk of sunburns run especially high. But sunburns c...
Topics: Breakfast in the Classroom, Organizing Across the country, local communities are coming together to demand more for America’s children. These individuals are taking matters into their own ha...
Child labor in agriculture is a persistent problem in the United States and across the globe. This is a health and safety issue, an economic issue, and an education issue. The CDC reports that in...