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One of Auxilium's mission points in food insecurity and how we can put an end to it. But first, we have to talk about it. https://lnkd.in/euDescSv

Quick reminder that HopeAustin has been selected as a finalist for the Central Texas Community Foundation Impact Award! To vote or see all the remarkable stories of our Legacy Luncheon finalists, click here: https://lnkd.in/ghdCG6yj HopeAustin creates opportunities for the youngest members of our community through food security. By providing weekend meals to students who lose their subsidized meals that are offered during the school week, HopeAustin supports the brightest future for our children and the broader community by ensuring children have every opportunity to learn and thrive without hunger. HopeAustin provides meals for 95 schools, 4600 students per week and over 110,000 meals per month in Central Texas! Research shows that children who suffer from food insecurity are more likely to have lower math scores and repeat a grade, among other challenges in areas like language, motor skills, and behavior. Children need nutrients so they can grow, develop, and focus on learning instead of thinking about the food they need. Where children face food insecurity in Austin and the surrounding areas, HopeAustin steps in to end childhood hunger one child and one meal at a time, ensuring our kids at risk of hunger are equipped to reach their full potential. To purchase tickets to the Legacy Luncheon on September 4, click here: https://lnkd.in/gdV5Gez6

A nice summary of a few of the many benefits provided by school libraries. These spaces truly de matter in the lives of students, teachers and the wider school community! Links to various research papers around the impact of school libraries. #internationalschools #internationaleducation #libraries #librarians #schoollibraries https://lnkd.in/dpk-ghZu

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Did you know? Brazil boasts one of the largest school meal programs in the world, serving upward of 40 million children in public education every day. For many, that midday meal is the only one they receive, so when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, food insecurity rates soared. As the country works to recover, its government is focused on strengthening public policies to combat hunger including increased federal funding for the program. An elementary school in São Paulo is going a step further, asking parents to manage on-site gardens and teaching youngsters how to cook with the food grown in them. The city also aims to source all school lunch supplies from producers who practice sustainable farming by 2026 and serve 100% organic meals by 2030. Though it is the students receiving free food, the program is expected to have a trickle-down effect. In low-income families, often the children eat first as the adults would rather go without. This worry is alleviated when adults know their children will be fed a proper meal at school. It is therefore argued that school meals reduce hunger not just for kids but for adults too.

Summer should be a time of joy and exploration for every child; however, it is often a tug-of-war for those experiencing food insecurity. When school is out of session, so are the free or reduced-price meals provided to nearly 25,000 children in the county. Our summer feeding program will distribute 5500 grocery boxes filled with kid-friendly food and nearly 20,000 heat & eat meals to help fill the gap for families when kids no longer have easy access to breakfast and lunch at school. Your support is crucial as we work to provide our kids the nutrition they need to keep growing and learning, even when school is not in session. Let's pull together, and beat summer hunger! https://lnkd.in/eNZrCuAp

Food is changing the story for learners, who are in desperate need of a brighter future, and we will not stop until our vision – that every child receives a daily meal in their place of education – is realized. Read more about our work here: https://bit.ly/4eUrphF #littleactsoflove💕❤💕 #marysmeals #marysmealsliberia #foodchangesthestory💙

Investing in child care is critical for the future. But beyond coverage, infrastructure and equipment, it is essential to focus on the quality of the interactions 🧒👶 💡 That's what "Luciérnaga", a mentoring program for educational agents working with children up to 3 years old, is all about. Discover the four keys that have made Luciérnaga a success in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3WMRV5o

Is there such a thing as humane education? Absolutely! Find out about the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program on #NHAHealthSciencePodcast. https://lnkd.in/gQV-gXtD #EducationForChange #SolutionaryApproach #PodcastChat

From the Amazing AZ Farm to School! "Breaking Ground for Farm to School Month: A Community Speaker Series was a virtual event designed to set the stage for October's Farm to School Month. Each day of the series we "broke ground" on new ideas and practices with a diverse lineup of Maricopa County-based speakers from the Arizona Farm to School Network. Sessions featured insights from teachers, school food service directors, UA Extension representatives, and community educators, all dedicated to strengthening connections between farms, schools, and communities. We're excited to share the recordings of these presentations with you. We hope they continue to serve as a valuable resource for your Farm to School initiatives and inspire new ideas for your programs. Let's Keep the Conversation Going! https://lnkd.in/gp6XJgpS Did you know that azfarmtoschool.org has a community discussion forum? After watching the presentations, we invite you to share your thoughts, questions, and ideas in our community forum on azfarmtoschool.org. It's a great space to connect with others, exchange insights, and continue building strong farm-to-school connections. To participate in the community discussion form: 1.) Create a free account on azfarmtoschool.org 2.) Select "Connect" and click "Community Forum" from the drop-down 3.) Read through the Community Guidelines under "General Discussion" 4.) Click the "Farm to School Month" discussion category, then click the "Breaking Ground on Farm to School Month" thread. 5.) Reply and share your thoughts! Questions? Email contact@azfarmtoschool.org"