In my zeal to get people to sign the Healthier School Lunch petition, I feel like we're missing some background on what's going on in Tacoma's school cafeterias.
Every school day, kids across the district sit down to a fast-food style menu consisting of corn dogs, hamburgers, nachos, and pizza. For 60% of our students, school lunch (and breakfast) is not a choice but an economic necessity.
Our local zoo's newest Tacoma Mama gave birth to cubs this week. Sadly, one did not survive the birth, but six year old Jaya's two remaining cubs seem to be thriving.
The Tacoma Public Schools released a new report today on the state of the district's math program, including a recommendation to adopt new curricula at the elementary and middle school level.
The Women's Sports Foundation is hosting a Leadership Institute on April 29th from 9am-2pm. Representatives and leaders from girl-serving organiztions are invited to attend and learn about the free award-winning curriculum, how to implement, available funding ($100,000 to be given away in 2010), how to get successful athletes involved in your programs, and more. Two $500 grants will
Every school day, kids across the district sit down to a fast-food style menu consisting of corn dogs, hamburgers, nachos, and pizza. For 60% of our students, school lunch (and breakfast) is not a choice but an economic necessity.
