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Mining Student Data To Keep Kids From Dropping Out

Itā€™s report card day at Miami Carol City Senior High, and sophomore MackĀ GodbeeĀ is reviewing his grades with his mentor, NatashaĀ Santana-Viera. The first quarter onĀ Godbeeā€™sĀ report card is littered with Ds andĀ Fs. This quarter, there are more Cs andĀ Bs. Heā€™s got an A in English. ā€œCongratulations on that,ā€ saysĀ Santana-Viera. ā€œWhen you need help, do you know where […]

Why Florida’s New Lunch Requirements Limit Fat And Calories

Florida and other states are phasing in new standards for school lunches. Fat and calories are being reduced as more fruits and vegetables are offered. The National School Lunch Program requirements stem from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which focuses on improving child nutrition. Starting this school year (2012ā€2013), school lunches have new […]

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