Breakfast in the Classroom

PC: Daily News Journal

Did you know that 75% of teachers reported to No Kid Hungry that students regularly come to school without eating breakfast?! Skipping breakfast has been associated with lack of concentration and behavioral problems in the classroom, ultimately preventing children from meeting their learning potential.

​No Kid Hungry is a national nonprofit organization focused on ending child hunger, and a pilot program in Tennessee is working to bring their vision to life. 

Breakfast in the Classroom is an initiative aiming to ensure students have access to a nutritious meal each morning. Originally tested at a single elementary school in Rutherford County, after one year the school reported its highest test scores to date.

​This fall the program will launch in three additional elementary schools, of which more than half of the students are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. The menu will focus on nutritious options such as dairy, whole grains, and fruits.