Four Tricks for Overcoming the New Year Participation Dip Matthew Good, MS, RD, LD Reading Time: 2.5 minutes In my years operating within the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, one thing I have come to expect each January is the lull in meal participation and sales that occurs in the first several weeks …
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Three Key Considerations When Choosing a School Payment Software Solution Read Time: 2 minutes School payment software has become an integral part of any school district that aspires to keep up in the 21st century. From the processing of fees to meal payments, to fundraising and ticketing and events, the K-12 finance landscape has …
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The Season of Giving Matthew Good, MS, RD, LD Reading Time: 3 minutes The holidays are upon us, and as the season’s spirit opens our hearts, many of us are also looking to open our wallets to good causes. We even have a globally recognized designated day of charitable offering, known as “GivingTuesday,” observed …
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Preparing for Equipment Grant Season Matthew Good, MS, RD, LD Reading Time: 2.5 minutes There’s been some exciting news announced by the USDA via press release on October 11th, 2022. For FY 2022, an additional $50 million on top of the original $30 million is being provided for use in the annual NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant. …
Unpaid Meal Debt: The Roots of Lunch Shaming Matthew Good, MS, RD, LD Reading Time: 3 minutes The onset of any new school year is inevitably met with struggle for students, parents, and administration alike. This year has sadly seen the reemergence of an issue that had generally receded for the past two years. …
#NSLW22: Celebrating School Lunches, Advocating for All They Can Be Matthew Good, MS, RD, LD Reading Time: 3.5 minutes During National School Lunch Week (NSLW) 2022, from October 10th through October 14th, we have the opportunity to recognize a truly underappreciated program in the American education system, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). …
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What to Look for in School Event Ticketing and Management Software Events are so very important to school communities. From sports to theater, music, dances, festivals and more, school events bring people together, promote healthy activities, develop student skills, and foster school spirit. But it can’t be denied that school events are also a …
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To Pack or Purchase? Nutritionally, School-Provided Meals are Best Author, Matthew Good, M.S., R.D., L.D. Another school year is upon us, and parents are left pondering the age-old question; “Should I pack my child’s lunch or let them purchase one?” When looking at the nutritional content of food, school-provided meals win, hands down. At …
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